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Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
 -
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Causes Rapid Onset ... Subacute/Chronic Onset ... #Differential #Diagnosis
ILAE Classification of Seizure Types
 - Focal Onset
 - Generalized Onset
 - Unknown Onset
 - Unclassified

SCVMC
Types - Focal Onset ... - Generalized Onset ... - Unknown Onset ... Classification #diagnosis
Secondary hypertension: Screening Checklist
New-onset or uncontrolled hypertension in adults
 • Drug-resistant/induced hypertension
 • Abrupt onset of
Checklist New-onset ... hypertension • Abrupt onset ... hypertension • Onset ... hypertension • Onset ... Screening #history #diagnosis
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Neuro Symptoms O: Onset ... : Older age of Onset ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
FAST - FAST onset ... SLOW - SLOW onset ... NeurolepticMalignant #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Dermatomyositis • Onset ... Polymyositis • Onset ... Associated Features: Diagnosis ... over years, often diagnosed ... #differential #diagnosis
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
Neurologic symptoms Onset ... >50 years old Onset ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm RAPID ONSET ... Neoplasm SLOW ONSET ... #Differential #Diagnosis
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
FAST) - FAST onset ... SLOW) - SLOW onset ... resolution #Diagnosis
Causes of Pediatric Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Present Since Infancy with No Respiratory Distress:
 • Laryngomalacia
Present
- Differential Diagnosis ... Stenosis Non-Acute Onset ... Papillomatosis Acute Onset ... #Differential #Diagnosis