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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Localized Acquired • Tinea ... • Addison's disease ... McCune Albright syndrome ... • Melasma • Tinea ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... : • Treatment: ... azathioprine (for post ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #management #pharmacology
Tetralogy of Fallot Summary
 • Anatomy
 • Incidence
 • Pathophysiology
 • Presentation
 • Common Variants
 •
Associated Genetic Syndromes ... palliation • Post-Op ... Management • Outcomes ... cardiology #peds #pediatrics ... #treatment
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Loose anagen syndrome ... Infectious • Tinea ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... Shafts • Tinea ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Hyperviscosity Syndrome ... - Causes and Treatment ... macroglobulinemia (most ... #Causes #Differential ... #Management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... Syndrome (PICS) ... Domain: Anxiety, PTSD ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
• Cushing's Disease ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Transplant Chronic Disease ... endocrinology #causes ... #pediatrics
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... bladder with high post-void ... or spinal cord disease ... , cauda equina syndrome ... DIAPPERS #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... (IBS) - Management ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... secretagogues by Tina ... #treatment
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... Excessive heating (most ... maintained fever CAUSES ... and children (most ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management