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Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... hematuria syndrome ... : • Flank pain ... BPH • Prostate cancer ... #urology #nephrology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
lymphadenopathy, pleuritic pain ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... Hematuria may be ... #Algorithm #differential ... #syndrome #nephrology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
lancinating - Peripheral ... #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... • Sick-Sinus Syndrome ... • Emotional Peripheral ... Bladder Emptying • Pain ... Defecation #Syncope #Neurology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
in Cancer UOsm ... capillary leak syndrome ... , pain) • Cortisol ... #algorithm #nephrology ... #oncology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Possible responses to pain ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology