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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... pulses - Hair loss ... #differential #diagnosis
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Diagnosis Framework ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Streptococcus ○ Herpes ... zoster virus ... ○ HIV ○ Lyme disease
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... Infections: - Herpes ... zoster, West Nile ... virus - Herpes ... simplex virus, HIV
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Anorexia • Weight loss ... malaise, weight loss ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... HTN • Check: HBV ... , mucositis • Rash