2002 results
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Features ... malignancy: • Symptoms ... : B-symptoms, bruising ... ↑/↓ platelets, persistent
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Symptoms ... Associated history: Symptoms ... autoimmune disease, Persistent ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Does ... often an early symptom ... with ticks - Persistent ... #Algorithm #allergy
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Mild persistent ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... formulations • If persistent ... diet/deficiency symptoms ... • 2/3 endorse persistent ... #diagnosis #management
Mood Disorders - Depressed or Elevated Moods - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Major Depressive Disorder
 • 2 week
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Major ... nearly everyday Persistent ... Cyclothymia • Symptoms ... #Algorithm #Depression
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Spectrum of Response
Non-response:
 • Histology: Persistent eosinophilia, ≥ 15 eos/hpf
 • Symptoms:
• Histology: Persistent ... 15 eos/hpf • Symptoms ... : Persistent symptoms ... • Endoscopy: Persistent ... EoE #Response #diagnosis
Dyspnea Evaluation Algorithm
Exercise Limitation:
 - None
 - Intermittent
 - Persistent - Gradual (months to years)
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Dyspnea Evaluation Algorithm ... Intermittent - Persistent ... months to years) - Persistent ... Dyspnea #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Persistent UC Symptoms ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... #Colitis #UC #Persistent ... Treatment #Management #Algorithm
Pediatric Mood & Anxiety Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bipolar
Mood
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder
• Disruptive
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Bipolar ... Depressive Disorder • Persistent ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes