Seizures DDX Flashcards
1
Q
Developmental/congenital
A
Hydrocephalus
2
Q
Metabolic (fluctuates)
A
Hypo or hyperglycemia Electrolyte disturbances (Na, Ca, Mg) Renal failure Hepatic dz/failure or PSS Toxins
3
Q
Neoplasia
A
Meningioma Glioma Lymphoma Insulinoma MET: lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma
4
Q
Infectious/inflammatory
A
Autoimmune
Protozoal, fungal
MUE, GME, NME
5
Q
Vascular
A
Ischemic/stroke
Hemorrhagic
Underlying endocrine/infectious disease
6
Q
Cats
A
Epilepsy
Thiamine deficiency
Infectious: crypto, FIP, FIV, toxoplasmosis
Hypertensive encephalopathy: CRF, hyperthyroid
Meningioma, LSA
PSS in kittens
Vascular