Differential Diagnosis
The following is a differential diagnosis of a 3-year-old wheezy child:
Differential diagnosis
- TB cavity , cavitating carcinoma , empyema , fungal infection , hydatid cyst , granulomatosis with polyangiitis , pulmonary infarct , bronchiectasis , loculated pneumothorax .
What our notes say
- The following is a differential diagnosis of a 3-year-old wheezy child: (Paediatrics end of fourth year main exam: 1 July 2019, Paper One, 99 of 100 MCQs)
- A pertinent positive is a present finding that supports or changes the differential diagnosis. (Paediatric History Taking and Physical Examination)
- A pertinent negative is the absence of a finding that helps assess a differential diagnosis or severity. (Paediatric History Taking and Physical Examination)
- Narrows the differential diagnosis and prompts investigations. (Classification of Mental Disorders)
- List the likely diagnosis, the differential diagnosis and the important investigations. (Internal Medicine Respiratory CAT 1: 30 MCQs and 5 short answer questions)
- Differential diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (5 marks) (Junior Clerkship in Internal Medicine (MBIM4100) main exam, Paper One: 31 Januar)
Study material on Differential Diagnosis
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