Differentials Flashcards
Testicular pain
Testicular torsion (RED)
Torsion of hydatid of Morgani (blue nodule under scrotum)
Epididymo-orchitis (gradual onset, symptoms of UTI)
Tumour
Trauma
Acute hydrocoele
Differential for clubbing
Cardiac:Bacterial endocarditis Cyanotic congenital heart disease Bronchiectasis Bronchial carcinoma Lung abscess Empyema Fibrosing alveolitis Hepatic cirrhosis Crohns/UC
Otalgia with no aural findings
Dental disease
TMJ disorders
Maxillary sinusitis
Inflammatory/malignant lesions of pharynx/ P. tongue, larynx
Conditions in back of the neck and cervical spine
nb this is usually referred pain following either the CN or dermatomes
Ocular pain
Do NOT confuse with orbital pain (eg. migraines)!!!
Corneal abrasion Keratitis Uveitis Glaucoma Episcleritis and scleritis
Altered vision acute
Trauma
Branch/central retinal aa/vv occlusion
A. Ischaemic optic neuropathy
Altered vision subacute
Uveitis Orbital inflammation Acute glaucoma Optic neuritis Age related macular degeneration
Altered vision gradual
Uveitis
Optic nerve compression
Age related macular degeneration
Cataract
Altered vision transient
Migraine
TIA
Syncope
Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy