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Bipolar and Mania - Causes of Elevated Mood Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bipolar I
• Manic Episode
Mood Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cyclothymia • Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Psychiatry #Causes
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... Use the Mnemonic ... -6011359#5 #diagnosis ... #differential # ... symptoms #signs
Mood Disorders - Depressed or Elevated Moods - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Major Depressive Disorder
 • 2 week
Elevated Moods - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cyclothymia • Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Bipolar #Psychiatry
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
SNOOP mnemonic may ... headaches Systemic signs ... disorders Neurologic symptoms ... #headaches #Differential ... #Diagnosis #headache
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
experienced BPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #AMSUICIDE
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
disease course Manic ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Clinical Findings Symptoms ... included in DSM 5 criteria ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #MEPECULIAR
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... neurology #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychological/psychiatric ... Contraction - Signs ... Causes #DIAPPERS #Mnemonic