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Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Peripheral Neuropathy ... and Differential ... #Neuropathy #Differential ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... involvement, elevated CK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... lancinating - Peripheral ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... involvement, elevated CK ... #Weakness #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation ... #Differential
Causes of Peripheral Weakness with Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Radiculopathy:
 • Disc
 • Spondylosis
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Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Carpal Tunnel • Ulnar ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Peripheral ... neuropathy • ... Lightheadedness #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Kidney Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... glomeruli, and peripheral ... • ANA (Suggest CTD ... #diagnosis #rheumatology