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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Colonic Thumbprint Sign on Abdominal XRay - Differential Diagnosis:
 • inflammatory bowel disease: UC and CD
inflammatory bowel disease ... : UC and CD • infection ... (e.g. pseudomembranous ... • typhlitis #Colon ... #radiology #KUB
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
- Diagnosis Algorithm ... suspected: • Signs ... and symptoms of ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
history of viral infection ... Méniére's disease ... and 67% had headache ... varying neurologic signs ... #differential #diagnosis
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
with the same symptoms ... collagen vascular diseases ... #redflags #signs ... #symptoms #differential ... #emergency #diagnosis
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Colon Ischemia - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Typical symptoms ... following: peritoneal signs ... examination and pan-colonic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... 50 years • New headache ... • Progressive symptoms ... of headache, cognitive
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and Signs: 50% ... triad: episodic headache ... • Headache → ... and signs: • ... Treatment • Operable disease
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Differential Diagnosis ... fibromyalgia) • Infections ... PNS and CNS • Headache ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Cataract Plan ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis