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Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Causes of Dementia ... - Treatable Causes ... Subdural Hematoma • B12 ... deficiency • ... #Neurology #Differential
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... tests Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... supplementation • Patient ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
) Deficiency Etiology ... • Common Causes ... related to IBD, celiac ... disease, other ... total body stores Evaluation
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
soles in 50% of cases ... impairments, and dementia ... similar to those of B12 ... deficiency. ... of Infectious Diseases
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Hyperreflexia develops later ... Check Vitamin B12 ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... : - Vitamin B12 ... diagnosis #management #neurology