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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... Management of Suspected Epidural ... Spinal Cord Compression ... bowel/bladder dysfunction ... especially if progressive
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
abscess • Epidural ... spondylosis • Epidural ... Spinal Cord Causes ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... differential #algorithm
Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dementia - Rapidly Progressive ... and Behavioral Dysfunction ... Onset, Stepwise Progression ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS)
(aka: Landry–Guillain–Barré–Strohl syndrome:
	Most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis
	Rapidly progressive ascending paralysis & areflexia
	Autonomic
 Most common cause ... paralysis  Rapidly progressive ... CIDP: Chronic progression ...  Spinal Cord Compression ... shows mass or compression
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Traumatic/Compressive ... Neuromuscular Junction Dysfunction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... proteins (eg, progressive ... Hepatocellular Dysfunction ... miscellaneous causes ... #Jaundice #Classification
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
EMERGENCIES:: Malignant Epidural ... Spinal Cord Compression ... Malignancy: • Progressive ... Constipation • Nausea ... Hyponatremia • Nausea
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... ) without cord compression ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... IgG index • Progression ... • Infectious causes
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
due to severe compression ... bowel and sexual dysfunction ... - Emergency Causes ... sequestration • epidural ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uteroplacental Dysfunction ... pregnancy Cord Compression ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics