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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... are asthma, allergy ... treatment may be indicated ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... - Hemolytic anemia ... vasculitis - GPA ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Anosmia Causes - Principal Etiologies of Olfactory Dysfunction
For olfactory disorders (and for most taste problems), the
Anosmia Causes - ... For olfactory disorders ... polyps) as the cause ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Anosmia #Hyposmia
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... edema • Lens dislocation ... • Systemic disorder ... #causes
Oral / Mouth Lesions and Ulcers (Adult & Elderly) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Teeth
 • GERD (Dissolves
Diagnosis Algorithm ... polyangiitis (GPA ... • Mucocele • Allergic ... #Oral #Mouth #Disorders ... #Causes
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... other neurological disorders ... limb or joint disorders
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Connective tissue disorders ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... light chain ratio indicates ... #ProteinGap #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Have the patient tap ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia ... Psychiatric: • Panic disorder
Dysgeusia Causes - Principal Categories of Gustatory Dysfunction
A large number of medications have been implicated in
Dysgeusia Causes ... smell and taste disorders ... Some data indicate ... spices may help #Diagnosis ... #Differential #