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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Skin Ulcers of the ... Lower Legs / Feet ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #Lower #Legs #Feet ... #Algorithm #causes
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
the Ankles and Feet ... Pain affects quality ... sensation; seen in diabetic ... uncomplicated cases ... #Podiatry #Comparison
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Inflammation: Wounds/ulcers ... - Hair loss- feet ... nails - Skin ulcers ... #differential #diagnosis
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Acute Abdominal Pain ... - Differential Diagnostic ... musculoskeletal causes ... ischemia • Peptic ulcer ... disease (e.g., Diabetic
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Acute Abdominal Pain ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Viral Illness • Diabetic ... Gastritis • Peptic Ulcer ... #Algorithm #Causes
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... Laceration • Ulcer ... degeneration • Diabetic ... vision • Eye pain ... ophthalmology #causes
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
cell/white cell casts ... lymphadenopathy, pleuritic pain ... effusion), mouth (ulcers ... Diabetic nephropathy ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Retinopathy • Clues ... neuropathy (e.g., diabetic ... : Numbness in feet ... : Joint pain, limited ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis