principles of dif dx Flashcards
1
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Probabilities from Possibilities
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2
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Components Developing a Differential Diagnosis
A
ds
3
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first step dif dx
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recognition of WNL/abnormal
4
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How The Process Works
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- Medical history
- Oral Exam
- Radiographic exam
- *Notice an Abnormality
5
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Patient Contribution to DDx
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- Age, gender, race
- Current medical conditions and meds
- Supplements
- Social Hx
- Oral habits
- Past medical history
– Surgeries
– Chemo/Radiation
– Previous treatments for current problem
6
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Describing the lesion
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- Being able to describe the lesion allows you to include some lesions while excluding others
- In describing the lesion patterns will emerge
- Knowing if lesions are radiolucent or radiopaque help formulate your next step
7
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The Basic Ingredients of description
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- Size
- Shape
- Color
- Borders
- Texture (tissue)
- Consistency (tissue)
- Location
8
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describe, dif dx?
A
bilateral multilocular radiolucencies
aneurysmal bone cyst
ameloblastic fibroma
OKC
odontogenic fibroma
9
Q
A
sunburst/ ill-defined opacity
10
Q
A
multiple unilocular lucencies
11
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Take Home Message
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Recognition and “Action” are most important
–The DDx just helps you organize your thoughts
–Gives you justifications for your actions and ways to
communicate with the patient
