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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
- Differential Diagnosis ... Edema: • DVT ... Complex regional pain ... SVC syndrome • DVT ... #PhysicalExam #
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... : • DVT • Varicose ... Hamstring strain • Piriformis ... #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
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Asymmetric Lower Extremity ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Acute: • DVT ... Complex Regional Pain ... Unilateral #Lower #Extremity
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... DVT - Likelihood ... SatyaPatelMD #Lower #DVT ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... Syndrome - Low back pain ... is relieved by sitting ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
Marked Edema: Low albumin, immobility, and venous insufficiency have lead to accumulation of 
fluid in lower
fluid in lower extremity ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... Clinical #Photo #PhysicalExam ... LowerExtremity #Pitting ... #Edema #UCSDH
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Leg extension → pain ... Sens: 5% (40% if sitting ... #Meningitis #diagnosis ... #testing #physicalexam
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (literally: painful blue edema) is an uncommon severe form of deep venous thrombosis
collateral veins of an extremity ... edema, agonizing pain ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Cerulea #Dolens #DVT