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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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papilledema • Horner syndrome ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... Space-occupying brain lesion ... arteritis • Acute ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... GCA versus Temporal ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... #GCA #Temporal ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... and Superficial temporal ... Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome ... vasculitis • Behcet syndrome ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Syndrome, characterized ... syndrome by 24 ... Paraneoplastic syndrome ... #neurology