Differentials Flashcards

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Testicular pain

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Testicular torsion (RED)
Torsion of hydatid of Morgani (blue nodule under scrotum)
Epididymo-orchitis (gradual onset, symptoms of UTI)
Tumour
Trauma
Acute hydrocoele

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Differential for clubbing

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Cardiac:Bacterial endocarditis
Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Bronchiectasis 
Bronchial carcinoma
Lung abscess
Empyema
Fibrosing alveolitis
Hepatic cirrhosis
Crohns/UC
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Otalgia with no aural findings

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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

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Ocular pain

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Do NOT confuse with orbital pain (eg. migraines)!!!

Corneal abrasion
Keratitis
Uveitis
Glaucoma
Episcleritis and scleritis
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Altered vision acute

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Trauma
Branch/central retinal aa/vv occlusion
A. Ischaemic optic neuropathy

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Altered vision subacute

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Uveitis
Orbital inflammation
Acute glaucoma
Optic neuritis
Age related macular degeneration
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Altered vision gradual

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Uveitis
Optic nerve compression
Age related macular degeneration
Cataract

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Altered vision transient

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Migraine
TIA
Syncope
Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy

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