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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... spasticity • Lower ... , HSV, HIV, CMV, ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... syphilis, and HIV ... Weakness - Lower ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... evaluation should also ... virus ○ Herpes zoster ... virus ○ HIV ... #Differential #
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
multiple spinal cord ... Upper extremity, lower ... LMN: Weakness, loss ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Infections: - Herpes zoster ... simplex virus, HIV ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
abscess - Herpes zoster ... - HIV - Lyme ... pulses - Hair loss ... #diagnosis #lower ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Pinpoint areas (less ... - HIT - ITP ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
the upper and lower ... aneurysms can also ... purpura: strong sign ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... • HBV HCV
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
Weight Loss - Differential ... illness (upper and lower ... Dementia • Anorexia as ... COPD) • Chronic ... Diabetes Mellitus • HIV
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: Strong sign ... malaise, weight loss ... HTN • Check: HBV ... aneurysms can also