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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Signs ... Extrinsic RBC Defects ... : Membrane defects ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Instructions on how to perform the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/05/cmaj.140685

Normal
a relative afferent ... Left relative afferent ... pupillary defect ... pupillary defect ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
Pupillary Defect ... pupillary defect ... It is a clear sign ... very sensitive diagnostic ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Clinical features of focal cortical brain lesions in a right-handed individual

Frontal, either:  
Intellectual impairment, 
Personality
Acalculia, Alexia ... Homonymous field defect ... Homonymous field defect ... Localization #Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Hypertriglyceridemia • Uremia ... • Hemolytic anemia ... • End-stage renal ... E Dilutional Effect ... Increase #Decrease #Diagnosis
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
E - Haemolytic anaemia ... , neural tube defects ... Vitamin B12 - Anaemia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Restrictive lung defect ... Abdominal pain (20%) Renal ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Signs:
 • hyperCalcemia 28% (bone demineralization)
 • Renal disease 48%
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis ... Summary Clinical Signs ... demineralization) • Renal ... hypercalcemia) • Anemia ... plus one of: • Anemia
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... Associated With Different ... , anemia, febrile ... motor or sensory deficit ... #differential #diagnosis
Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

General 
 - Malaise 
 - Clubbing 

Cardiac 
 - Murmurs
Mycotic aneurysm Renal ... Endocarditis #Symptoms #Signs ... #Features #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis