9 results
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... papilledema • Horner ... • Meningeal signs ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g.
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... photophobia and headache ... hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... - Autonomic symptoms ... meningeal irritation signs
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... and Symptoms Generalized ... Glucose intolerance, Headache ... #Symptoms #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
complications - Headache ... • Acromegaly - Headache ... Pituitary #Tumors #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
the following order ... This order (with ... Signs / Symptoms ... pituitary hormones • Headaches ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... With Different Headache ... Tentorial pressure cone ... ), IIH #headache ... #signs #symptoms
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Pressure: • Headache ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
→ Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... pulse rate - Core ... sensations - Headache ... Disorientation, Headache
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• The adrenal cortex ... petrosal sinus in order ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology