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Pregnancy/preconception :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
**Rule out preeclampsia in late pregnancy **Rule out ectopic pregnancy/missed miscarriage in early pregnancy Suspected missed miscarriage...
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Mar 225 min read
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Erectile Dysfunction :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
ED due to beta-blocker/SSRI/ unknown cause Other presenting symptoms: History of ED and ejaculation problems Past history and PMAFTOSA:...
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Mar 221 min read
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Dysphagia :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Oesophageal cancer: Other presenting symptoms: Initially liquids and progressed to solids FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA: Rule out...
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Mar 221 min read
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Insomnia :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Insomnia (grief after spouse death/chronic disease/poor sleep hygiene(playing video games/smoking cannabis)) Other presenting symptoms: ...
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Mar 221 min read
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LUTS (Dysuria/problems passing urine/urethral discharge) :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Chlamydia female Other presenting symptoms: Dysuria (multiple episodes not controlled by nitrofurantoin) Past history and PMAFTOSA: ...
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Mar 222 min read
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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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Mar 221 min read
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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...
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Mar 221 min read
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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...
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Mar 222 min read
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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
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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...
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Mar 221 min read
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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...
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Mar 222 min read
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Joint Pain :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Septic arthritis Other presenting symptoms: Fever Hot, Red, Swollen joints Past history and PMAFTOSA: Immunocompromised? Social: ...
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Mar 223 min read
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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 221 min read
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Abdominal Pain :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Acute Appendicitis +/- Peritonitis Other presenting symptoms: Fever, nausea, vomiting RIF pain radiating to the umbilicus Past history...
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Mar 222 min read
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Confusion :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Hyponatremia (Oxybutynin/Citalopram/Bendroflumethiazide/Lung cancer) Other presenting symptoms Mild: Anorexia, headache, nausea,...
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Mar 221 min read
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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...
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Mar 223 min read
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Constipation :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Constipation from codeine: Other presenting symptoms - History of codeine intake for pain (usually after surgery) Rule out intestinal...
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Mar 221 min read
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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...
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Mar 222 min read
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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 226 min read
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Tiredness :: PLAB 2 Symptomatic Differential Stations
Multiple Myeloma Other presenting symptoms Back pain Weakness Bleeding gums FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA Recurrent infections Social...
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Mar 222 min read
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