Differential diagnosis — Flashcards

Difficulty getting out of chair and painful muscles is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Unilateral ear pain → relief with pulling on pinna = _____ Unilateral ear pain → no relief with pulling on pinna = _____

Aortic dissection and esophageal perforation both present with _____

Hint: x-ray finding

What is the most likely cause of superficial unilateral hip pain of the upper lateral thigh in a middle-aged adult? _____

Viral rhinosinusitis is more likely than bacterial rhinosinusitis in pts who are _____ with mild symptoms that improve within _____ days

What is the cause of this pruritic, papulosquamous rash which does not spread? _____

Diverticulosis and bright red blood per rectum is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Peptic ulcer disease → _____ to differentiate H. Pylori vs. malignancy vs. benign

How is focal nodular hyperplasia described on ultrasonography? _____

What is the preferred diagnostic test for Babesiosis? _____