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Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Oropharyngeal and ... of Dysphagia - Differential ... : CVA/CNS tumor/ ... diverticulum, cervical ring ... Esophageal #Dysphagia #Differential
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
CNS Ring-Enhancing ... lesions, LAD, and ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... acidosis: - CNS ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... masses and lymphadenitis ... cause unknown) ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Phos, high uric acid ... high LDH, low Ca ... rasburicase if uric acid ... Treat underlying cause ... ) - Symptoms: CNS