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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... • In migraines ... - Autonomic symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... ophthalmology #Neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... and disorders Neurologic ... symptoms Onset ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #dangerous #neurology
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Unilateral • Migraine ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Migraines in Children

Similar to migraine in adults - Main differences:
 • Shorter Duration: 2h*-72h (In adults:
Migraines in Children ... unaccompanied by headache ... #Children #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #neurology
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality?
O Is the duration
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis ... of Migraine Headache ... features LR 0.41 #Migraine ... LikelihoodRatio #Diagnosis ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura ... 60 minutes, by headache ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... #criteria #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) S: Systemic Symptoms ... N: Neuro Symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... Stroke - Atypical migraine ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Stages of Migraine ... Brainstem → • Headache ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
Migraine without ... Aura Diagnostic ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... #Aura #diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology