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Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
- Differential Diagnosis ... presents with complex medical ... Anxiety Disorder - Focus ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... : Mental slowness ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
: Commonly no signs ... Bone/joint pain Psychiatric ... Symptoms: Disorientation ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
incidentally during medical ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... #Differential #diagnosis
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... and symptoms: ... Symptomatic anemia Diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis ... Management Summary Diagnostic ... When present, symptoms ... , signs, and complications ... #hematology
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
less systemic symptoms ... heliotrope rash, Shaw sign ... , holster sign, ... after 2 years of treatment ... #rheumatology
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Psychological Hypothesis
 • Cognitive behavioral model: Emotional disturbance arising from
behavioural or mental ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Signs ... #Symptoms
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Lymphocytes • Median ... minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... Constitutional symptoms ... Leukemia #oncology #hematology ... #hemeonc #diagnosis
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
mood - Primary treatment ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Psychiatry