scholarly journals Age-related aspects of differential diagnosis of acute cough in children and adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-468
Author(s):  
I. V. Leshchenko ◽  
S. A. Tsar’kova ◽  
A. D. Zherebtsov
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Acute Cough ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Diagnostic Work Up

Cough is one of the most common causes of seeking the primary medical care, especially during the autumn and the spring. This article is a review of literature  aimed at differential diagnosis of possible causes of acute cough in children and  adults. Given a vast majority of diseases associated with cough, differential diagnosis  have to consider several issues. The key issue is cough duration and possible  anatomical location of the pathological changes. An algorithm of differential diagnosis  of acute cough in children and adults and description of most common diseases  associated with acute cough are given in the review. Further diagnostic work-up  should be driven by the duration of cough as soon as the acute cough could be first  manifestation of a chronic disease.

scholarly journals The spectrum of paroxysmal dyskinesias

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. FNL26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Manso-Calderón
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Loss Of Consciousness ◽  
Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Dyskinesia ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Paroxysmal Disorders ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Diagnostic Work Up

Paroxysmal dyskinesias (PxD) comprise a group of heterogeneous syndromes characterized by recurrent attacks of mainly dystonia and/or chorea, without loss of consciousness. PxD have been classified according to their triggers and duration as paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia and paroxysmal exertion-induced dyskinesia. Of note, the spectrum of genetic and nongenetic conditions underlying PxD is continuously increasing, but not always a phenotype–etiology correlation exists. This creates a challenge in the diagnostic work-up, increased by the fact that most of these episodes are unwitnessed. Furthermore, other paroxysmal disorders, included those of psychogenic origin, should be considered in the differential diagnosis. In this review, some key points for the diagnosis are provided, as well as the appropriate treatment and future approaches discussed.

Das Speicherverhalten von 67Ga bei Erkrankungen der großen Kopfspeicheldrüsen

1987 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
H. Maier ◽  
H. Bihl
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
67Ga Scintigraphy ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenomas ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Diagnostic Work Up

ln a prospective study (59 patients) the pattern of 67Ga-uptake of the large salivary glands (LSG) in the course of typical disorders of the glands was investigated. Inflammatory and granulomatous disorders revealed - dependent on their acuity - an identical pattern of Ga-uptake. Extraglandular uptake was found in some instances of tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and myoepithelial sialadenitis. Among the benign LSG tumors all cystadeno- lymphomas showed intensive uptake while all pleomorphic adenomas did not. In 75% of the malignant LSG tumors Ga-uptake was pathologically increased, particularly in all adenocarcinomas of the series. 67Ga scintigraphy seems to be useful in the follow-up of inflammatory and granulomatous LSG disorders and in the differential diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma versus cystadenolymphoma. Extraglandular uptake may give valuable hints for diagnostic work-up.

scholarly journals An Overview of Hypoglycemia in Children Including a Comprehensive Practical Diagnostic Flowchart for Clinical Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Casertano ◽  
Alessandro Rossi ◽  
Simona Fecarotta ◽  
Francesco Maria Rosanio ◽  
Cristina Moracas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Diagnostic Flowchart ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Diagnostic Work Up

Hypoglycemia is the result of defects/impairment in glucose homeostasis. The main etiological causes are metabolic and/or endocrine and/or other congenital disorders. Despite hypoglycemia is one of the most common emergencies in neonatal age and childhood, no consensus on the definition and diagnostic work-up exists yet. Aims of this review are to present the current age-related definitions of hypoglycemia in neonatal-pediatric age, to offer a concise and practical overview of its main causes and management and to discuss the current diagnostic-therapeutic approaches. Since a systematic and prompt approach to diagnosis and therapy is essential to prevent hypoglycemic brain injury and long-term neurological complications in children, a comprehensive diagnostic flowchart is also proposed.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Anaphylaxis: A Diagnosis of Exclusion

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215265672110419
Author(s):  
Anjeanette Mendez ◽  
Barry J. Pelz
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Idiopathic Anaphylaxis ◽  
Diagnostic Work Up

We report the case of a 67-year-old female with hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis who had 5 unprovoked episodes of anaphylaxis in an 18-month period of time. We review idiopathic anaphylaxis, including its definition, diagnostic work-up, and differential diagnosis.

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