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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
When to suspect AIN ... (<10%): fever, rash ... associated with AIN ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #diagnosis
Possible Causes of Altered Urine Color 

Red 
    Foods: beets, blackberries, rhubarb
Possible Causes ... Conditions: blue diaper ... Urine #Colored #Discoloration ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Nephrology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
with a peripheral cause ... with a central cause ... validated only in ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... blood test • Serology ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Erb's Palsy is caused ... Dislocation - May cause ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
pupillary dilation in ... females Differential Diagnosis ... dissociation • Other causes ... #Adies #Pupil #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Causes Abnormal Urine Color - Differential Diagnosis
Turbid White Urine (Albinuria):
 • Chyluria, Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, Malignancy, Phosphaturia,
Causes Abnormal ... - Differential Diagnosis ... syndrome (blue diaper ... #Urine #Color #discoloration ... #nephrology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
maculopapular rash ... vesicular rash, ... In each diagnosis ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Syndrome - Low back pain ... Commonly caused ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #leg #physicalexam
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
First described in ... Observe when patient closes ... Rombergs #Test #neurology ... #diagnosis #proprioception ... #physicalexam