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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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the upper and lower ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: strong sign ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... • HBV HCV
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... spasticity • Lower ... , HSV, HIV, CMV, ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... • Stroke • Vasculitis ... virus ○ HIV ... #Differential #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: Strong sign ... malaise, weight loss ... HTN • Check: HBV
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Pinpoint areas (less ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
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
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 ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis ... #differential