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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... Use the Mnemonic ... #5 #diagnosis #differential
Ever had a #traveler come in to your clinic with #fever and you were not sure
to narrow your differential ... You can use this ... geography, and then use ... to narrow your differentials ... #differentials #
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Solute Diuresis
 • Na intake/saline
 • Glucosuria: Hyperglycemia, SGLT-2 inhibitors
 • Urea: Exogenous
Polyuria - Differential ... Urea: Exogenous use ... AKI • Mannitol use ... #Polyuria #Differential
Causes of Hyperferritinemia - Differential Diagnosis
Ferritin > 1000
Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Increased hepcidin
Hyperferritinemia - Differential ... macrophages to be used ... saturation to differentiate ... due to alcohol use ... Hyperferritinemia #Differential
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine chloride < 20 mmol/l - Chloride responsive (Chloride
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Remote diuretic use ... Current diuretic use ... Alkalosis #Causes #Differential
Pathogens in Pneumonia

Here is a quick review of the pathogens causing pneumonia (useful for enumerating differentials
for enumerating differentials ... pneumoniae (EtOH use ... Acinetobacter — EtOH use ... Anaerobes (EtOH use ... Pathogens #Pneumonia #Differential
Causes of Generalized Hypoxia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hypoxemic - Not enough O2 (Most Common)
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Generalized Hypoxia - Differential ... - Cells can't use ... AnnKumfer #Hypoxia #Differential
Radiographic patterns of pneumonia and pathogens to consider.

Cannot be entirely relied upon.  However, they can
patterns should be used ... to broaden the differential ... Radiographic #ChestXRay #Differential
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Failure • Menopa use ... Exogenous Androgen Use ... #Amenorrhea #Differential
VINDICATE - Differential Diagnosis Mnemonic
Use this mnemonic to generate a thorough differential diagnosis for any condition.
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VINDICATE - Differential ... Diagnosis Mnemonic Use ... generate a thorough differential ... #VINDICATE #Differential