Differential Diagnosis of Types of Pneumonia in the Elderly

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Attilio De Blasio ◽  
Laura Chioni ◽  
Giuditta Adorni
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
The Elderly

Differential Diagnosis Between Dementia and Depression in the Elderly

1984 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel K. Winstead ◽  
David H. Mielke
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
The Elderly

Epilepsy and Related Disorders

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Dworetzky ◽  
Jong Woo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Generic Drugs ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Quality Measures ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Nonepileptic Seizures ◽  
Infancy And Early Childhood ◽  
The Brain

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. A seizure is a sudden change in behavior that is accompanied by electrical discharges in the brain. Many patients presenting with a first-ever seizure are surprised to find that it is a very common event. A reversible or avoidable seizure precipitant, such as alcohol, argues against underlying epilepsy and therefore against treatment with medication. This chapter discusses the epidemiology, etiology, and classification of epilepsy and provides detailed descriptions of neonatal syndromes, syndromes of infancy and early childhood, and syndromes of late childhood and adolescence. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis are described, as are syncope, migraine, and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Two case histories are provided, as are sections on treatment (polytherapy, brand-name versus generic drugs, surgery, stimulation therapy, dietary treatments), complications of epilepsy and related disorders, prognosis, and quality measures. Special topics discussed are women?s issues and the elderly. Figures illustrate a left midtemporal epileptic discharge, wave activity during drowsiness, cortical dysplasias, convulsive syncope, rhythmic theta activity, right hippocamal sclerosis, and right temporal hypometabolism. Tables describe international classifications of epileptic seizures and of epilepsies, epilepsy syndromes and related seizure disorders, differential diagnosis of seizure, differentiating epileptic versus nonepileptic seizures, antiepileptic drugs, status epilepticus protocol for treatment, when to consider referral to a specialist, and quality measures in epilepsy.  This review contains 7 figures, 10 tables, and 33 references. Key Words: Seizures, focal (partial)seizure, generalized seizures, Myoclonic seizures, Atonic seizures, Concurrent electromyographyTonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures

scholarly journals Meningitis, Clinical Presentation of Tetanus

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Moniuszko ◽  
Agata Zajkowska ◽  
Ewa Tumiel ◽  
Krzysztof Rutkowski ◽  
Piotr Czupryna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
Clostridium Tetani ◽  
Foot Injury ◽  
Sporadic Cases ◽  
Tetanus Immunization

Background. Tetanus is an acute disease caused by a neurotoxin produced byClostridium tetani. Tetanus immunization has been available since the late 1930s but sporadic cases still occur, usually in incompletely vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals.Case Report. An elderly previously vaccinated female contracted tetanus following foot injury. Clinically she presented with meningitis causing diagnostic and therapeutic delays.Why Should Physician Be Aware of This?Even in developed countries the differential diagnosis of meningitis, especially in the elderly, should include tetanus. Treatment in intensive care unit is required. General population might benefit from vaccine boosters and education on this potentially fatal disease.

scholarly journals Two Rhinoliths in a Single Nasal Cavity in an Elderly Patient Mimicking Fungal Sinusitis

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Vishal Prasad ◽  
Chandrakala Srinivas ◽  
Sheetal Krishnappa ◽  
Suresh T Narayan Rao ◽  
Harshitha T Rajanna
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Middle Turbinate ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nasal Discharge ◽  
Fungal Sinusitis ◽  
Nasal Mass ◽  
The Right

ABSTRACT Objective To highlight an interesting and a rare case of two rhinoliths in a single nasal cavity of an elderly male patient, mimicking fungal sinusitis or malignancy. To emphasize that rhinolith has to be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral nasal mass even in the elderly. Case report A 55-year-old man presented with a right-sided nasal obstruction, foul-smelling nasal discharge and a mass in the right nasal cavity of 6 months duration. Endoscopic examination revealed a gritty, blackish brown mass filling the entire right nasal cavity. A clinical differential diagnosis of malignancy or fungal sinusitis was made. CT scan of paranasal sinus was suggestive of fungal sinusitis following which patient was posted for biopsy. Intraoperatively, patient was found to have two separate masses in the right nasal cavity which were removed. We found a septal perforation adjoining the area where the rhinolith was impacted, with septum pushed laterally and adherent to middle turbinate. However, there were no features suggestive of malignancy. Histopathological examination also ruled out malignancy and confirmed a vegetable foreign body with calcification around an acellular material. Conclusion Rhinolith, though rare should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral nasal mass in the elderly. How to cite this article Prasad V, Srinivas C, Krishnappa S, Rao STN, Rajanna HT. Two Rhinoliths in a single nasal Cavity in an Elderly Patient Mimicking fungal sinusitis. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2014;7(2):76-79.

Depression and dementia: A conspiracy ?

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 2211-2211
Author(s):  
C. Hanon
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Comorbid Depression ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
The Common

Depression and dementia are two very common clinical entities in the elderly population. Differential diagnosis of these disorders may pose difficulties. On the other hand, when they are comorbid, depression and dementia may affect the outcome of each other. When adequate treatment for depression is provided, patients with dementia may experience a significant improvement in cognitive functioning. Therefore, the possibility of comorbid depression and dementia should always be taken into account in the elderly population. This presentation will address the common clinical obstacles encountered while managing these disorders. Using the latest scientific data, the adequate treatment of depression and dementia will be discussed.

scholarly journals EBV-POSITIVE DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA OF THE ELDERLY: A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FOR SEPSIS.

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 301-301
Author(s):  
R. Ortés Gómez ◽  
G. Lozano Pino ◽  
E. Villalba Lancho ◽  
G. Martín Núñez
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Large B Cell
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