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THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT ... Systemic upset, non weight ... neurology, back ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Disease Right ... Pyelonephritis • Right ... Lobe Pneumonia Right ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... older who have normal ... headache, malaise, weight ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... • Unintended weight
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Pupillary light ... normal in sleep ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... increased risk weight ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... • Muscular or neurologic ... associated with weight ... the underlying cause ... #Dysphagia #Differential
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... proprioception, vibration, light ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
• Anorexia • Weight ... loss • Night sweats ... Fever, malaise, weight ... strength & enzymes normal ... tract, and often causes
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
fontanelle is also ... This reflex is not ... trunk is held vertically ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Fever • Night ... sweats • Weight ... products that define normal ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... scans and can also