Differential diagnosis — Flashcards

Fever and cough with (-) CXR is suggestive of _____ Fever and cough with (+) consolidation on CXR is suggestive of _____ Fever and cough with cavitation on CXR is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Uniform distribution of gas = _____

Hint: bowel obstruction or ileus

What is the diagnosis in a young patient with macrocephaly, ventriculomegaly, and a(n) intraventricular mass? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, elevated alkaline phosphatase, and painless jaundice? _____

Influenza pneumonia creates _____lateral, diffuse interstitial infiltrates on chest x-ray

What is the most common malignancy associated with painless hematuria in adults? _____

Pityriasis rosea can be the initial presentation of what disease? _____ Involvement of this body part will greatly increase its chances? _____

SAAG = _____ - _____

Hint: value

Prehn's sign (relief of pain when lifting testes) is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the likely diagnosis in a young female that presents with foot pain between the toes with a clicking sensation when the 3rd/4th metatarsal heads are squeezed together? The patient also experiences numbness and paresthesias radiating to the toes proximal to the pain. _____