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Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
- Differential ... of breath • Neurologic ... Superior Vena Cava ... paradoxus • Beck ... diagnosis #cancer
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... • Head and neck ... Infection or cancer ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
to our for an evaluation ... The patient was started ... valacyclovir TID and started ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... /squamous cell CA ... reflux • Head and neck ... hematoma, lung cancer ... TMJ • Head, neck
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... diagnosed with MS, and started ... Bennett & Bloom Eye Center ... #PhysicalExam # ... ophthalmology #neurology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer ... capillary leak syndrome ... SCLC, head and neck ... #oncology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Unilateral Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

This middle-aged male reported to clinic for persistent blurry vision and irritation of
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome ... Start artificial ... Start generic FML ... #FES #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology