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Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Monoarthritis ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... should have other symptoms ... #msk #Differential
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... #Algorithm #Differential
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Examination: • UMN signs ... Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... • Meningeal signs ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g.
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
- Coagulation disorder ... Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome ... Vitamins #Deficiency #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #nutrition
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
A positive sign ... plantar fascia symptoms ... Video via Liz Bayley ... #physicalexam #foot ... #podiatry #msk
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contraction - Signs ... , cauda equina syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
A positive sign ... plantar fascia symptoms ... Fasciitis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #foot ... #podiatry #msk
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neurocognitive disorders ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... - Differential ... and signs below ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... #algorithm