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Typical features of meningitis vs. Encephalitis 

Meningitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the fluid bathing
Typical features ... Encephalitis ... space, the fluid bathing ... #Comparison #Features ... #Table #Diagnosis
Low Attenuation pattern 
1. Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM): uniform cysts in woman of child-bearing age; no history of
Low Attenuation pattern ... woman of child-bearing ... LowAttenuation #Cystic #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
: Subacute • Pattern ... • Associated Features ... : Subacute • Pattern ... differential #diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology #table
Low Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Centrilobular emphysema: low attenuation areas without walls. Notice the centrilobular artery
Low Attenuation pattern ... woman of child-bearing ... LowAttenuation #Cystic #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Classification and Features ... , GI fistulas, Sweating ... Classification #Features ... #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... position or by leaning ... #Presentation #comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Low Back Pain (Lumbago) - Common Differential Diagnosis and Patterns

Mechanical Low Back Pain:
Aching pain in the
Diagnosis and Patterns ... Bending, sneezing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Patterns ... #Features #Comparison
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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PML, toxoplasmic encephalitis ... and radiographic features ... Toxoplasmic Encephalitis ... subcortical white matter ... Cytomegalovirus Encephalitis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... Pressure (CVP): Measures ... PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... predominant lung US pattern ... #criticalcare #comparison
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
with overlapping features ... , NE, DA, 5HT) leading ... Hyperthermic #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis