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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
of a possible neuropathy ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... pressure palsies; NCS ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Sensory Changes - Differential ... Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... Multifocal Motor Neuropathy ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Neurology #Differential
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
of Peripheral Neuropathy ... Hypothyroidism • Medication-induced ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... • Acute stroke syndromes ... Paraneoplastic syndrome ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Neuromuscular Weakness ... Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Guillain-Barre syndrome ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... • Autonomic Neuropathy ... • Anemia • Medications ... #Syncope #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Daytime Sleepiness - Differential ... Restless Legs Syndrome ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Parkinson's, MS) ... Anxiety Other • Medications
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
dominant optic neuropathy ... hereditary optic neuropathy ... consistent with MS ... #neurology #noninflammatory ... #differential #
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
et diutinum Neurologic ... CANOMAD (Ataxia+neuropathy ... myopathy • Anti MAG neuropathy ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Monoclonal #Differential
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
Prostate cancer • Medications ... (Goodpasture's syndrome ... , SLE, IgA nephropathy ... Renal #Transplant #differential ... management #treatment #nephrology