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Mechanisms of Lower Extremity Edema: #Diagnosis #Pathophys #EM #IM #Edema #Lower #LowerExtremity #Causes #Starling #Oncotic #Hydrostatic
LowerExtremity #Causes #Starling ... Differential #Mechanism #Algorithm
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , plaques with scaling ... with elevated scaling ... copper coloured scaling ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tinea Versicolor - Physical examination revealed large, coalescing, hypopigmented patches and macules on her torso and
A) with scant scaling ... Melan-A staining ... periodic acid–Schiff staining ... #Clinical #Derm
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
Consider (re-) starting ... neurological deficit → No clinical ... worsening or clinical ... Consider (re-) starting ... Consider (re-) starting
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Forehead Sparing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #neurology #sparing
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... , starting with ... detailed in the algorithm ... thame #Seizure #Algorithm
Parkinsonian Gait 

Parkinson's gait is very characteristic: Standing, the patient tends to tilt the trunk forward,
characteristic: Standing ... difficulties in starting ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Primary Amenorrhea Differential Diagnosis Framework

Workup:
 • β-HCG, TSH and PRL
 • Breast Tanner Staging
 • FSH,
Breast Tanner Staging ... obgyn #gynecology #algorithm
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuralgia (Shooting, stabbing ... Headache • Primary Stabbing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Mediated (granular staining ... antibodies (linear staining ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm