Differential diagnosis — Flashcards

What is used to differentiate between primary CNS lymphoma and toxoplasmosis? _____

Diagnosis of HIV *previously* was made initially with _____; positive results are confirmed with a(n) Western blot

What is the appearance of cystine kidney stones on CT? _____

Types of Pleural Effusions: Exudate = _____ LDH/proteins/lipids Transudate = _____ LDH/proteins/lipids

Hint: ↑↓↔

Dyspnea, tachycardia, hypoxemia and non-productive cough in a woman taking OCPs is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

During a Weber test: Sensorineural hearing loss = louder in _____ ear Conductive hearing loss = louder in _____ ear

Hint: affected/unaffected

What is the likely diagnosis in an older patient with memory changes, weight gain, fatigue, and constipation? _____

_____ is the most common cause of viral conjunctivitis and presents with a(n) _____ discharge

Anuria after removing catheter = _____

Hint: cause

Raised, red granulation tissue on anterior vaginal wall with continuous watery vaginal discharge is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis