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Algorithm and Differential diagnosis of dysphonia (hoarseness) #Diagnosis #ENT #Primarycare #Pulmonology #Dysphonia #Hoarseness #Hoarse #Voice #Differential
Algorithm and Differential ... Dysphonia #Hoarseness #Hoarse ... #Voice #Differential
What is the typical differential for hoarseness? 

Image Source: Peng  KA , Kim I,
is the typical differential ... Progressively Hoarse
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo Time course ... lasting minutes to hours ... Peripheral #Vertigo #differential
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
mediators - Time Course ... Late-phase: 8-12 hours ... the cell - Time Course ... : Hours to days ... : Hours to days
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
subglottic narrowing), hoarse ... Symptoms are usually worse ... resolve within 48 hours
Granular & “Muddy Brown” Casts on Urine Microscopy
A. Finely granular cast B. slightly coarser granular cast
cast B. slightly coarser ... showing a fine (f), coarse
Dyspnea Evaluation Algorithm
Exercise Limitation:
 - None
 - Intermittent
 - Persistent - Gradual (months to years)
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Persistent - Sudden (hours ... Evaluation #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Primary Headaches - Differential ... for minutes to hours ... Separated by hours ... by minutes to hours ... Headaches #Neurology #Differential
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
Dizziness • Time Course ... dizzy #algorithm #differential
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Hirsutism - Differential ... excessive dark, coarse ... mendesthiagob #Hirsutism #Differential