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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... deficiency • Copper ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
Pathogenesis and clinical ... chronic vasospasm -> Diffuse ... and focal arterial ... resulting in a diffuse ... red-brown coloured -> Copper
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... This case demonstrated ... ascites. 2D & Doppler ... bloodvessels #color #doppler ... #clinical #ultrasound
Suppurative Lymphadenitis on Neck POCUS with Color Doppler

Male with left neck mass/swelling/overlying redness.  Prior hx
POCUS with Color Doppler ... Increased Doppler ... flow with focal ... Doppler is key. ... #Neck #POCUS #clinical
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Zinc deficiency, Copper ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... or erythema and local
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... the optic nerve caused ... Clinical manifestations ... CRP Temporal Doppler ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Suppurative Lymphadenitis on Neck POCUS

Male with left neck mass/swelling/overlying redness.  Prior hx of MRSA.
Left neck mass case ... Increased Doppler ... flow with focal ... Doppler is key. ... #Neck #POCUS #clinical
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency • Copper ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... #causes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Myelitis Overview Focal ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... is involved - Focal ... Vitamin B12 and copper ... Vitamin B12, E, D, copper
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... - Vit B12 and copper ... Symptoms: • Upper ... differential #algorithm