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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... 90%, Abnormal Abdominal ... Ultrasound High ... Smoking, Snoring Chronic ... Sleep Apnea • Chronic
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... Duplex Doppler ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... Hyperthyroidism • Aortic
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea ... hydrogen breath test ... colonoscopy), Abdominal ... imaging (CT, ultrasound ... Workup #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Fecal occult blood test ... Skin biopsy • Abdominal ... ultrasound # ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... - GI tract: abdominal ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... assessment, is best ... Any intra-abdominal ... coarctation of the aorta ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam