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Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Normal: Air > bone ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #otology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
appetite, weight loss ... Extrapulmonary: ankle ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... extensor surface of legs ... #Management #Signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
nail base, with loss ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... management #neurology #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: Strong sign ... malaise, weight loss ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... purpura (lower legs