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When to look for clonal/neoplastic hypereosinophilia (HEo)?
 - Exclusion of frequent causes (Drug-induced HEo, helminthiasis, cancer,
hypereosinophilia (HEo ... Exclusion of frequent causes ... (Drug-induced HEo ... monocytosis) - Myelogram ... hypereosinophilia #HEON
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reduced Excretion (IV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune • ITP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... following treatment of ITP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... age >50, <18, IV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Distributive Shock - Low JVP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Diplopia - Differential Diagnosis
Step 1: Consider Stroke
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS
 - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
 - Infection
- Increased ICP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Schema
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Responds briskly to IV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Early (<20 Weeks) and Late Bleeding in Pregnancy  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Early Bleeding
Causes of Early ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Clots • IUP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... a mass as the cause ... Cranial Nerve IV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology