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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Disorders of Pigmentations ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm HYPOPIGMENTATION ... • Melasma • Tinea ... #Algorithm #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Algorithm Diffuse ... Localized Acquired • Tinea ... • Vitiligo • Post-inflammatory ... Hypopigmentation #disorders ... #Algorithm #causes
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... cases that develop ... #oncology #diagnosis ... #management #transplant
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Algorithm Spurious ... • Rheumatic disorders ... effect following treatment ... #Algorithm #Causes
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Algorithm Diffuse ... • Melasma • Tinea ... hypopigmented) • Post-Inflammatory ... Hyperpigmentation #disorders ... #Algorithm #causes
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... treatment of Hereditary ... Patients with cirrhosis ... and hematologic disorders ... #diagnosis #management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... , most commonly ... → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... #Management #gastroenterology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... • Cirrhosis - ... FE Urate post correction ... SIADH — look for cause ... #algorithm #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Infectious causes ... Idiopathic: - Post ... Infectious - Post ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... periodic paralysis, post-hypothermia ... delivery): CHF, cirrhosis ... only if no clear cause ... #Management #Treatment