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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
identifying the paretic nerve ... This algorithm uses ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... status (edema, JVD, skin ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... thrombophlebitis Skin ... band syndrome • Shin ... Brittle nails - Skin ... skin • Inflammation
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential ... Epicondylitis - Skin ... Intraarticular #MSK ... #Differential # ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... to the differential ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... (alopecia, purpura ... #Algorithm #differential
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Tissue Lesions - Differential ... • Fracture Skin ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Differential # ... #Orthopedics #Causes