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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Algorithm - Systemic ... Diabetes Mellitus Liver ... • Cholestatic liver ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #Algorithm #causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Syndrome • ... • Obstructive Liver ... #Algorithm #Causes
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... discoloration) • Liver ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Classified among the secondary ... thrombocytopenia • Liver ... ALT ↑ bilirubin level ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Diabetes Mellitus Liver ... • Cholestatic liver ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #systemic #generalized ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Algorithm Primary ... taken at home, work ... excess (Cushing syndrome ... Hyperthyroidism (mainly systolic ... #Algorithm #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Insufficiency, Liver ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No Testicular ... Aromatase Activity • Liver ... • Non-Tumor Secondary ... #Algorithm #causes
Secondary Causes of Hyperlipidemia
Nunerous secondary causes of hyperlipidemia exist; screening for the presence of these underlying
Secondary Causes ... Acute hepatitis, Systemic ... Hypothyroidism, Nephrotic syndrome ... Cholestasis, Obstructive liver ... #diagnosis
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Ischemia, Compartment Syndrome ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... Impaired Clearance: Systemic ... liver Failure, ... #criticalcare #