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See the entry for differential diagnosis of delirium (acute change in mental status). It’s more detailed and includes a differential that applies for this entry. Vascular – stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage Infectious + inflammation– meningitis, encephalitis,...
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Innervation of sweat glands. Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis vs. Generalized hyperhidrosis. The differential diagnosis for generalized hyperhidrosis is similar to the differential diagnosis of night sweats Here are some health conditions that may cause excessive sweating....
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Follow the anatomy from the Skin > Vagina > urethra > Penis, Scrotum, and Prostate > bladder > Ureters > Kidneys You can apply VINDICATED MEN to each of the anatomic locations as appropriate. Skin Irritant or contact dermatitis Lichen sclerosus...
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Peripheral causes Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) Vestibular neuritis/neuronitis Acute labyrinthitis Meniere disease Otosclerosis Otitis media Mastoiditis Heart: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Cardiac tamponade; Atrial myxoma; Arrhythmias; Myocardial...
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The term “annular” comes from “annulus” (Latin) which means ringed. Annular skin lesions appear as circular or ovoid macules or patches with an erythematous periphery and a central clearing. Differential Diagnoses of Annular Skin Lesions Tinea corporis...
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Clinically important weight loss is generally defined as loss of more than 5 percent of usual body weight over 6 to 12 months. Differential Diagnosis of unintentional weight loss Psychiatric disorders: particularly depression; eating disorders Advanced chronic...
