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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
of a possible neuropathy ... HNPP, hereditary neuropathy ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Peripheral Neuropathy ... @AnandJag1 #Peripheral ... #Neuropathy #Differential ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... neuropathy. ... vital capacity) #Diagnosis ... #Peripheral #Neuropathy ... #Algorithm #NCS
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Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

1 Anterior Horn Cell
2 Spinal Roots and Nerves 
3 Peripheral Nerve—Mono-neuropathy  
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Peripheral Nervous ... Nerve—Mono-neuropathy ... Lesions #Nerve #Neuropathy ... #Neurology #Localization ... #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic ... algorithm Decreased ... Drugs • Diabetic Nephropathy ... • Sickle-cell nephropathy ... #algorithm #nephrology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... Multifocal Motor Neuropathy ... #Weakness #Neurology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
lancinating - Peripheral ... Neuroma • Neuropathy ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
Causes of Peripheral ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm With ... Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... Weakness #Sensory #Neurology
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Neuropathy • Metabolic ... #Neuropathy #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Lightheaded ... • Anemia • Peripheral ... neuropathy • ... Lightheadedness #Neurology