examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Vaginal Discharge :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Bacterial Vaginosis Other presenting symptoms: Fishy smelly vaginal discharge Greenish copious discharge History of bubble baths,...
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examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Dizziness :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Vestibular Neuritis Other presenting symptoms: 3 Vs Acute True vertigo (room spinning around) Nausea Recent fever, flu-like illness...
examiner mla
Mar 222 min read
Fits/Falls/LOC :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Bacterial meningitis Other presenting symptoms: Acute history Seizure Fever, flu like illness Neck stiffness, photophobia, rash Past...
examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Ear pain/discharge :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
AOM Other presenting symptoms: Acute ear pain Fever Past history and PMAFTOSA: Dont forget allergy history Rule out meningitis...
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Mar 221 min read
Hearing Loss/Tinnitus :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Acoustic neuroma Other presenting symptoms: DVT+cranial nerve palsy Unilateral chronic hearing loss Balance problems Dizziness Tinnitus...
examiner mla
Mar 222 min read
Red/Painful Eye :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Acute Glaucoma Other presenting symptoms: Eye pain Red eye Headache around the eye Nausea, vomiting Haloes Taking...
examiner mla
Mar 223 min read
Joint Pain :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Septic arthritis Other presenting symptoms: Fever Hot, Red, Swollen joints Past history and PMAFTOSA: Immunocompromised? Social: ...
examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Abdominal Distension :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Ovarian cancer Other presenting symptoms: Tummy and pelvic pain Bloating FLAWS Old lady Past history and PMAFTOSA: Family history...
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Mar 222 min read
Abdominal Pain :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Acute Appendicitis +/- Peritonitis Other presenting symptoms: Fever, nausea, vomiting RIF pain radiating to the umbilicus Past history...
examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Confusion :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Hyponatremia (Oxybutynin/Citalopram/Bendroflumethiazide/Lung cancer) Other presenting symptoms Mild: Anorexia, headache, nausea,...
examiner mla
Mar 223 min read
Irregular periods/vaginal bleeding :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Vulval cancer Other presenting symptoms - Lump or ulcer on vulva Painless, itching/burning/bleeding FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA - P...
examiner mla
Mar 221 min read
Constipation :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Constipation from codeine: Other presenting symptoms - History of codeine intake for pain (usually after surgery) Rule out intestinal...
examiner mla
Mar 222 min read
Diarrhea :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Suspected Colorectal Cancer: Other presenting symptoms - Blood Change in bowel habit Mucus Vomiting Weight loss fever Past history and...
examiner mla
Mar 226 min read
Rash :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Suspected malignant melanoma Other presenting symptoms Sometimes itching with a tingling sensation. Irregular colour Sometimes...
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Mar 222 min read
Tiredness :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Multiple Myeloma Other presenting symptoms Back pain Weakness Bleeding gums FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA Recurrent infections Social...
examiner mla
Mar 222 min read
Back Pain :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Spinal cord compression Other presenting symptoms Severe progressive bilateral pain in lower limbs Recent onset urinary retention...
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