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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... #differential # ... diagnosis #unilateral ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 •
Asymmetric Lower Extremity ... Swelling - Differential ... Regional Pain Syndrome ... #Swelling #Differential ... #Diagnosis #edema
Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 • Medication Side
Bilateral Lower Extremity ... Swelling - Differential ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... #Swelling #Differential ... #Diagnosis #edema
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... NCPE Pathophysiology ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #NCPE #differential
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Wounds/ulcers, Edema ... #diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
matter vasogenic edema ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
rare): - Reye syndrome ... (Peds) - Primary ... deficiency #Ammonia #Pathophysiology ... Hyperammonemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... - Peripheral edema ... #Diagnosis #syndromes ... beriberi #nutrition #pathophysiology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... myalgias, HoTN, edema ... initiation • Differential ... Differentiation #Syndrome
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Angioneurotic Edema ... arcuate ligament syndrome ... - Extremely lean ... Abdominal #Pain #differential ... #diagnosis