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Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Approach to the Rash ... patient - MINT-C Mnemonic ... Dermatoses: Sweet Syndrome ... dermatoses #skin ... #differential #
MIAMI Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis of Lymphadenopathy
Malignancies
 - Kaposi sarcoma, leukemias, lymphomas, metastases, skin neoplasms
Infections
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MIAMI Mnemonic for ... Differential Diagnosis ... lymphomas, metastases, skin ... toxoplasmosis Autoimmune disorders ... arthritis, Sjögren syndrome
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
- Differential Diagnosis ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... within 1 month of infection ... arthritis - with the skin ... like “butterfly rash
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Non-neuromuscular disorder ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... • Inflammatory disorders ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
) is a skin condition ... inflamed or blistered skin ... Rare Disorder: ... development of skin ... deeper into the skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... - Trauma - Infection ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential #
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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to Headaches - Differential ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... lesion • CNS infection ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
, Cranial nerve ... nervous system signs ... encephalitis spectrum disorders ... Recent diphtheritic infection ... diagnosis #criteria #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Diagnosis- Compatible syndrome ... , may also see skin ... multiple lesions Infectious ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... causes #radiology #neurology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... Examine the entire skin