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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function ... #Stimulation #Test
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting, NGT suction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Causes
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Vanishing Testes ... Syndrome • Absent Testes ... Hypothalamic: • Functional
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Primary polydipsia ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities in primary ... clotting factor function ... Fecal occult blood test
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... Most Common Causes ... TB, NTM, PNA • Primary ... ) • Pulmonary function ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... infections • primary ... • Provocative Tests ... around the anus Laboratory ... #neurology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #causes