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Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... • Head and neck ... zoster virus ... #Diagnosis #otology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
syndrome - Herpes ... zoster Neoplastic ... reflux • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck ... Otalgia #Ear #Pain #Otology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Petechiae Etiology ... blood test • Serology ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
and symptoms helps ... differentiate it ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Neck
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... MCC: HSV 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster ... Acute meningeal signs ... #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... • Infectious causes ... zoster, West Nile ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... zoster - Dermatomal ... Groin, axilla, neck ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
along with other signs ... differentiate it ... Photodamage #Rash #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Neck
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose