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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic ... Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic ... Pulmonary - Other • Anemia
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Iron deficiency anemia ... discoloration) • Chronic ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... renal failure/uremia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
 -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gestation - Abnormalities ... previa • Chronic ... • Autoimmune disorders ... anemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Chronic Lymphocytic ... adults in the west ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Immunoglobulin abnormalities
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
bowel habits Systemic ... Cholestyramine Structural abnormalities ... Psychogenic - Eating disorders ... - Chronic intestinal ... Constipation #Causes #Differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Minimal laboratory abnormalities ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... with Lupus: • Chronic