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Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... signs or symptoms
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... status changes with focal ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... #signs #symptoms
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
B-cell activity → local ... anterior/posterior MSK ... : (distinct symptoms ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs ... #Symptoms
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
inflamed response to local ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... (headache and diplopia ... diagnosis #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... with the same symptoms ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... with or without focal ... #redflags #signs
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Pneumonia: • 3 syndromes ... • CT: Halo sign ... of a "flu-like syndrome ... Constitutional symptoms ... Infections #HIV #AIDS
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Myelitis Overview Focal ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... is involved - Focal ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... 50 years • New headache ... of headache, cognitive ... impairment, neurologic ... tract, and often causes