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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
Check your Six" Mnemonic ... way to test the peripheral ... /ulnar) 2) OK sign ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... #peripheral
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
SNOOP mnemonic may ... headaches Systemic signs ... exercise #SNOOP #mnemonic ... #headaches #Differential ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
VITAMINS Mnemonic for Acute / Subacute Peripheral Polyneuropathy

Vascular
Inflammatory: Amyloidosis, vasculitis (often more subacute/chronic)
Toxins: Nitrous oxide, chemo,
VITAMINS Mnemonic ... Acute / Subacute Peripheral ... #VITAMINS #Mnemonic ... Subacute #Acute #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Signs ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal peripheral ... Hemolytic #Anemias #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
febrile have a wide differential ... rashes but without signs ... have a broader differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... #Headache #Differential ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential ... Rotary Movement Peripheral ... neurologic symptoms/signs ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology ... #Differential #
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
FOR TESTING: • Peripheral ... organ-specific signs ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... Central Vertigo PERIPHERAL ... varying neurologic signs ... Vertigo #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology