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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoiesis (B12 injections ... • Refeeding syndrome ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #nephrology #low
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Posterior Fossa Abnormalities - Neuroradiology Differential Diagnosis
 - Mega Cisterna Magna
 - Pouch Cyst
 - Arachnoid
Neuroradiology Differential ... Diagnosis - Mega ... Rhombencepholosynapsis - Joubert Syndrome ... Abnormalities #Pathology #Neurology ... #radiology
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
intracavernosal injections ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... #Priapism #Diagnosis ... #Management #Urology ... #Differential
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... ): Iatrogenic, Ingestion ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Algorithm #nephrology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
- Compatible syndrome ... skin lesions, LAD ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
(Goodpasture's syndrome ... Renal #Transplant #differential ... #diagnosis #kidney ... #blood #urine #management ... #treatment #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology