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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
• In migraines ... : • Migraine: ... without aura - Chronic ... - Autonomic symptoms ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... lyme • Altered mental ... artery tenderness, triggered ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... family history of migraine ... #Peripheral #Central ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... without Red Flag Symptoms ... Sinusitis • Dental ... Mountain Sickness Chronic ... #Neurology #Differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Coltivirus Symptoms ... after erythema migrans ... History of erythema migrans ... influenzae Symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... status • Headache ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Neurological symptoms ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
tubule of the kidney ... thigh bones -> chronic ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms ... respiratory failure • Neurologic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
50 years • New headache ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... Angiitis of the Central ... of headache, cognitive ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic