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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... for workup, including ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... • Reaction to Medications ... Thrombocytosis #Platelets #Differential
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia ... Hypothyroidism • Medication-induced ... syndrome, myeloma, secondary ... Fabry's disease, Acute ... Peripheral #Neuropathy #differential
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach to Acute ... there a dialysis indication ... e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... obstruction, Nephrotoxic drugs ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Causes: - Drug ... - Hemolytic anemia ... - APLS • Acute ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
in primary or secondary ... Immunosuppressed • New medication ... deficiency Work ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
hyperaldosteronism, Secondary ... Conn's, Liddle's), Drugs ... Hypomagnesemia, Acute ... Hypokalemia #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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Preeclampsia Dermatologic ... edema of acne Medications ... anti-inflammatory drugs ... Post-radiotherapy states • Acute ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Injury (TBI) - Acute ... withdrawal • Drug ... withdrawal • Medication ... Polypharmacy - Drug