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The 9 Ds of Weight loss in the Elderly
 - Dementia
 - Depression
 - Disease (acute
9 Ds of Weight loss ... the Elderly - Dementia ... Disease (acute and chronic ... disability) #WeightLoss ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Abuse • Dementia ... Endocrinopathy • Chronic ... #WeightLoss #Differential
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Cognitive impairment + loss ... HIV, syphilis, Whipple ... (parkinsonian signs ... progressive - Loss ... #Differential #
Causes of Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Malignancy 
 - Tumor effect* (esp. Gl, lung, lymphoma)
Unintentional Weight Loss ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Malignancy ... insufficiency Neuro: Dementia ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #WeightLoss
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
Weight Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Abuse • Dementia ... Mellitus • HIV #WeightLoss ... #Differential #
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Examination: • Signs ... • Chronic ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
Capillaritis Group of chronic ... brown tint of the rash ... involvement is less ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... mucositis - Rash ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: strong sign
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 ... , mucositis • Rash ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic