SIMILARITY OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPHENOIDITIS TO INTRACRANIAL LESIONS AND THEIR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Dialysis access-related distal ischaemia is a rare yet potentially rather risky complication of haemodialysis angioaccess. Timely diagnosis is crucial to target both the goals of the access team: first of all to preserve the function of the hand ideally along with angioaccess patency. Unfortunately for some patients, urgent access ligation and central vein catheter insertion would be needed to save the hand. After a first clinical examination to determine the diagnostic suspicion, the ultrasound evaluation would provide nearly all the needed information to confirm the diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate procedure to rescue the patient from distal ischaemia. In some cases, photoplethysmography would help in the differential diagnosis of other non-ischaemic causes of similar signs and symptoms. Angiography would complete the preoperative evaluation for some. Dialysis access-related distal ischaemia would be briefly reviewed, and a deep description of the ultrasound examination tools and findings would be provided for a tailored therapeutic approach.

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Warning Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer and its Differential Diagnosis

Journal of Young Pharmacists ◽

10.5530/jyp.2018.10.32 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 138-143

Author(s):

Kavitha Muthu ◽

Vedam Vaishnavi ◽

Ganapathy Sivadas

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Warning Signs

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Hypothyroidism with special reference to kaphavruta udana vayu – an overview study.

National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science ◽

10.52482/ayurlog.v8i03.607 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Pragati Dwivedi

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Positive Result ◽

Special Reference ◽

Prevalence Rate ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Autoimmune Disorder ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Clinical Correlation ◽

Health Issues

Hypothyroidism is one of the fastest rising health issues in India, with the prevalence rate of 10.95% ~1 in 10 adults. Thus, it is of great need to deal with this ever-emerging disease. In Ayurveda, Hypothyroidism is often taken as Rasa - pradoshaja vyadhi and treated accordingly but the outcome is not as expected always. So, there is a need to find out other conditions which shows similar signs and symptoms as hypothyroidism and that can be considered in differential diagnosis. In Modern medicine the causes of Hypothyroidism are differentiated in deficiency, insufficiency of hormone, inefficiency of gland, autoimmune disorder, Cancer etc. In our study we will refer it with Kaphavruta udana vayu vikriti with the help of classical textual references which will be helpful in the treatment precisely. Aims & objective – 1. To evaluate co-relation between hypothyroidism with kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti 2. To evaluate action of erand sneh in kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti Methodology – All classical texts were referred like Bruhtrayi & Laghutrayi and others to evaluate the clinical correlation of hypothyroidism and kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti. Whether line of treatment mentioned in kaphavruta udana vayu vikruti shows the positive result in hypothyroidism. Conclusion –It was observed that the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism were very much similar with kapha vruta udana vayu vikruti. Hypothyroidism can successes fully be referred as Kaphavruta udana yavu vikruti. According to textual references we can utilize Eranda Sneha Nasya & Paan in the management of hypothyroidism. Thus, it has significant role in reducing the signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism because of its Vata - kaphhara, srotovishodhan, Anulomana, vrushya actions. Further studies and clinical trials are essential to evaluate the efficacy of erand sneha and correlation between hypothyroidism & kaphavruta udana vayu vikriti.

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Signs and Symptoms in Pediatrics

10.1542/9781581108552 ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Diagnostic Procedures ◽

Heart Murmurs ◽

Physical Examinations ◽

Ongoing Care

This convenient handbook is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation and treatment of more than 80 signs and symptoms. It is organized alphabetically, and each entry includes history and physical examinations; causes; differential diagnosis; diagnostic procedures; treatment approaches including when to refer and when to admit; ongoing care and follow-up; and prevention. Contents include: Abdominal pain Anxiety Back pain Chest pain Depression Diarrhea and steatorrhea Dizziness and vertigo Fatigue and weakness Fever Headache Heart murmurs Jaundice Rash Red eye/pink eye Sleep disturbances Speech and language concerns Vomiting Wheezing And more!

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea

10.2310/gastro.5445 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Judy Nee ◽

Jacqueline L. Wolf

Keyword(s):

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Dietary Advice ◽

Emerging Therapies ◽

Irritable Bowel

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex, functional gastrointestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and alteration in bowel habits without an organic cause. One of the subcategories of this disorder is IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D). Clinically, patients who present with more than 3 months of abdominal pain or discomfort associated with an increase in stool frequency and/or loose stool form are defined as having IBS-D. This review addresses IBS-D, detailing the epidemiology, etiology and genetics, pathophysiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical manifestations and physical examination findings, differential diagnosis, treatment, emerging therapies, complications, and prognosis. Figures show potential mechanisms and pathophysiology of IBS, IBS-D suspected by clinical assessment and Rome III criteria, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, potential mechanisms of action of probiotics, and potential treatment modalities. Tables list the Rome criteria for IBS, alarm signs and symptoms suggestive of alternative diagnoses, IBS criteria, differential diagnosis of IBS-D, dietary advice options for IBS-D, and alternative and emerging therapies in IBS-D. This review contains 5 figures, 6 tables and 42 references KEYWORDS: IBS-D, eluxadoline, rifaximin, probiotics, bloating, antidepressants, bile acid malabsorption, microscopic colitis, celiac

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Herpangina: The Etiologic Spectrum

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.36.4.632 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 632-634

Author(s):

James D. Cherry ◽

Charles L. Jahn

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Febrile Illness ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Enterovirus Infection ◽

Febrile Disease

The etiology of herpangitic enanthem cannot be restricted to certain Coxsackie A viruses. Zahorsky1, 2 and others3-5 considered herpangina a specific febrile disease, but in light of more recent studies6-17 and the presently reported cases, it would seem more appropriate to restrict the use of the term "herpangina" to the description of the characteristic oropharyngeal lesions. Enanthem is one of the protean manifestations of enterovirus infection and is must be included along with other signs and symptoms in the over-all differential diagnosis of summer febrile illness.

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Differential diagnosis between ventriculitis and fourth ventricle cyst in neurocysticercosis

Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.3171/jns.1983.59.4.0660 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 59 (4) ◽

pp. 660-663 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

Abelardo Salazar ◽

Julio Sotelo ◽

Hector Martinez ◽

Francisco Escobedo

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Fourth Ventricle ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Large Cyst ◽

Content Type ◽

Surgical Exploration ◽

Precise Diagnosis ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Radiological Procedures

✓ The fourth ventricle is frequently affected in patients with cysticercosis of the central nervous system, due either to a large cyst occluding the cavity or to granular ependymitis (ventriculitis) as a consequence of diffuse inflammation within the intraventricular and subarachnoid spaces. In some cases, the differential diagnosis between these two forms of neurocysticercosis is difficult to make, even after special radiological procedures. It is important to establish the correct diagnosis, since a surgical approach is beneficial only when the fourth ventricle is obstructed by a large cyst. In this paper, the clinical differences between fourth ventricle cysts and ventriculitis are presented in 16 patients with neurocysticercosis who were subjected to surgical exploration of the posterior fossa. Patients with a large cyst occluding the fourth ventricle had a short evolution of signs and symptoms, Bruns' syndrome, and discrete or no inflammatory reaction in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Patients with ventriculitis generally had a longer duration of signs and symptoms, Parinaud's syndrome, a consistently positive complement fixation test to cysticerci, and more cells and proteins in the CSF. The clinical picture and ancillary studies can give the precise diagnosis in most patients before surgical exploration is performed.

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Contrast Medium Enhancement with Time in Computer Tomography: Differential Diagnosis of Intracranial Lesions

Acta Radiologica Diagnosis ◽

10.1177/0284185175016s34608 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 16 (346_suppl) ◽

pp. 63-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

A. Hatam ◽

U. Bergvall ◽

R. Lewander ◽

S. Larsson ◽

M. Lind

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Contrast Medium ◽

Computer Tomography ◽

Intracranial Lesions

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Leishmaniose visceral: Uma revisão literária

Revista Brasileira de Educação e Saúde ◽

10.18378/rebes.v6i2.4663 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

Antonio Ricardo Lisboa ◽

Anderson Angel Vieira Pinheiro ◽

Antonia Elinaíde Ferreira Dantas ◽

Itatyane Batista de Oliveira ◽

Tiago Rozendo Evangelista ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Web Of Science ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Laboratory Diagnosis ◽

New Drugs ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Main Host

A leishmaniose é uma zoonose relatada principalmente em países de clima tropical e sistêmica transmitida por flebotomínios. Por ser uma zoonose que afeta tanto o homem quanto os animais e, recentemente, um grande aumento dos seus dados epidemiológicos, objetivou-se estabelecer uma revisão desde aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos até os novos estudos que visam novas substâncias para o tratamento da doença. Para tanto, a literatura consultada se deu a partir do uso do Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Periódicos CAPES e bibliotecas acadêmicas. Estudos mostraram os aspectos clínicos que a zoonose acarreta e os dados epidemiológicos do nosso país. No Brasil, a forma infectante é a Leishmania (L.) chagasi, sendo que para diagnóstico diferencial, utiliza-se de artifícios bioquímicos, imunológicos e/ou anatomopatológicos. Até o momento as espécies Lutzomyia longipalpis e Lutzomyia cruzi estão relacionadas com a transmissão da doença no Brasil. O principal hospedeiro é o cão (Canis familiares) e é a maior fonte de transmissão do parasito para o homem. O diagnóstico laboratorial continua pautado em parasitológico, imunológico/munofluorescência e ELISA. O clínico se baseia em sinais e sintomas, compilados com os laboratoriais. O tratamento se baseia em apenas dois medicamentos: o antimoniato de N-metil glucamina e a anfotericina B. Desta forma, se faz necessário o investimento para estudos e desenvolvimento de novas drogas, sejam elas derivadas de produtos naturais ou sintéticas e de vacinas para humanos que possam atuar frente a esta zoonose, uma vez que, já se tem observado resistência aos fármacos utilizados. Medidas que visam a redução da transmissão são fundamentais, bem como, o diagnóstico precoce e de alta sensibilidade dos cães infectados para iniciar o tratamento adequado. Visceral leishmaniasis: A literary reviewAbstract: The leishmaniasis is a zoonosis systemic reported mainly in countries with a tropical climated and transmitted by phlebotomines. For being a zoonosis which affects both the man as the animals and, recently, a large increase in its epidemiological data, ruled in establishing a review from clinical-epidemiological aspects until the new studies that aim new substances for the treatment of the disease. Therefore, a literature consulted it was based on the use of Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, “CAPES” periodicals and academic bibliography. Studies have shown the clinical aspects that the zoonosis entails and the epidemiological data of our country. In Brazil, Leishmania (L.) chagasi is the infecting form, being that for differential diagnosis, it uses biochemical, immunological and /or anatomopathological devices. To date the Lutzomyia longipalpis and Lutzomyia cruzi species are related to the transmission of the disease in Brazil. The main host is the dog (Canis familiares) and is the major source of transmission of the parasite for man. The laboratory diagnosis is based on parasitological, immunological / munofluorescence and ELISA. The clinician relies on signs and symptoms, compiled with the laboratory. The treatment is based on only two drugs: antimoniate n-methyl-D-glucamine and amphotericin B. Therefore, is necessary to invest in studies and development of new drugs, whether they are derived from natural product or synthetic and from vaccines for humans that may act against this zoonosis, since, resistance to the drugs used has already been observed. Measures aimed at reducing transmission are essential, as well as, the early and high sensitivity diagnosis of infected dogs to initiate appropriate treatment.

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