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Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
- Differential Diagnosis ... during an allergic reaction ... Disorders: • Chronic ... Chickenpox Other Causes ... #causes #hematology
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
- Differential Diagnosis ... distribution, sparing ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... , plaques with scaling ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
Causes of Primary ... disease: Most common cause ... Age-related changes, chronic ... Dilated CMP, long-standing ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
- Differential Diagnosis ... lichenification (chronic ... vesicles, erosions scaling ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
regarding the diagnosis ... suggested for fibrosis staging ... out additional causes ... If other causes ... liver biopsy or MRI
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Classification Diagnosis ... Non-allergic drug reaction ... months after first taking ... Idiopathic angioedema - Chronic ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... - Small bowel imaging ... barium, CT, or MR ... algorithm #workup #diagnosis
Chronic Pancreatitis

Definition: A pathologic fibroinflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other
Chronic Pancreatitis ... stress. 60% of CP cases ... 1st line: CT or MRI ... cross-sectional imaging ... cross-sectional imaging
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Jaundice/Hemolytic reactions ... Digoxin • K sparing ... - Transfusion reaction ... #causes #potassium