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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... - Autonomic symptoms ... meningeal irritation signs ... • CNS Vasculitis ... #differential #
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Bilateral B-Lines ... healthy pt with fever ... travel hx, home meds ... Differential Bilat ... partially seen shred sign
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... , fever, myalgia ... #Differential #
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
Dangerous Causes of Headache ... coagulopathy, decreased level ... CNS infection: fever ... thrombophilia, neurologic signs ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Coltivirus Symptoms ... • Fever • Nuchal ... or bilateral. ... Acute meningeal signs ... (fever, nuchal
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
brief interval symptom ... -14 days): • Fever ... • Headache ... suffusion (redness w/o exudate ... Diagnosis #Illness #Signs
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
symptom of something ... • Tension – Bilateral ... + fever, confusion ... • Meningitis (fever ... : S Systemic (fever
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
, fever, inccreased ... Meningitis • Include: vasculitis ... , fever, focal neurological ... Meningitis: • Fever ... Tuberculosis #diagnosis #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... and branches • Fever ... 50 years • New headache ... Coronary arteries • Fever
Kawasaki Disease: Clinical Findings
Diagnostic Criteria - Fever and 4/5 of the following:
 • Conjunctivitis
 • Polymorphous
Diagnostic Criteria - Fever ... hands & feet Signs ... Artery Aneurysm - Fever ... - Unilateral ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis