Symptom Differentials Flashcards
1
Q
Haematuria?
A
Pre-Renal: Haemolytic, drugs, coagulation disorders
Renal: renal cell carcinoma, glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy, renal stones, trauma
Ureter: transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), congenital abnormalities
Bladder: TCC, squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, cystitis, stone, trauma, schistosomiasis
Prostate: cancer, BPH
Urethra: TCC, stricture
2
Q
Tired?
A
Anaemia Depression Obstructive sleep apnoea Hypothyroidism Diabetes
3
Q
Syncope?
A
Vasovagal Orthostatic- PD, diabetes, antihypertensives, post-exercise, haemorrhage, addisons Cardiac arrhythmia Valvular disease ACS Acute aortic dissection PE Pulmonary hypotension Pericardial disease/tamponade Substance abuse Psychogenic - anxiety
