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Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
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Anatomic Location - Differential ... Lens - Obscure Red ... Degeneration (Wet, Dry) Retina ... • Pituitary Lesion ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemic skin lesions ... ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... Mucocutaneous lymph node ... inflammatory lesions-interstitial ... systemic lupus erythematosus
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Female • Peaks 3rd ... , macular, patchy ... papulosquamous lesions ... permanent alopecia Differential ... APLA/LAC: • Renal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... pulmonary and renal ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... Mucocutaneous lymph node ... (red macules, palpable
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Carefully note ... above the red nucleus ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam