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Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... #Red #eye #Conjunctivitis ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

General 
 - Malaise 
 - Clubbing 

Cardiac 
 - Murmurs
- Osler's nodes ... Mycotic aneurysm Renal ... #Endocarditis #Symptoms ... Signs #Features #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... Conjunctiva/Uvea: • Conjunctivitis ... Blurry Vision Red ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... : Giant retinal ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... management #signs #symptoms
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
reflex appearing red-brown ... white ischemic lesions ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Lens - Obscure Red ... Degeneration (Wet, Dry) Retina ... • Pituitary Lesion ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Conjunctivitis: ... normal: - extra-ocular ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... Mucocutaneous lymph node ... arteries • Fever • Conjunctivitis ... • Progressive symptoms
Lyme Disease - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lyme Disease Epidemiology:
- Spirochete
- Reservoir: small mammals & birds
- Transmitted
eastern and north regions ... Swollen lymph nodes ... Pericarditis • Ocular ... : - Conjunctivitis ... Iridocyclitis - Retinal
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemic skin lesions ... Mucocutaneous lymph node ... - Fever - Conjunctivitis ... inflammatory lesions-interstitial ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms