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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 ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential # ... symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... ), (neurologic/psychiatric ... #Workup #hematology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... • CNS symptoms ... thin smear • Signs ... values supporting hematologic ... #diagnosis
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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sensory • Before diagnosis ... inguinal ligament (near ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Age-Focused Initial Evaluation for Pyoderma Gangrenosum 

All Patients: 
 - A thorough history and physical examination
comorbidities and symptoms ... ) - CBC with differential ... #Gangrenosum #Workup ... Evaluation #Age #Dermatology ... #Diagnosis
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... and Workup: • ... No additional workup ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... Awake: Artificial tears
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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skin thickening Signs ... and Symptoms: ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #testing ... #workup
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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role obligations (work ... • Withdrawal symptoms ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
- Abandonment (fear ... the above with symptoms ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms