Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the liver. See also hepatosplenomegaly. Differential diagnosis
Category Differential diagnosis
Abdominal mass DDx
We consider the causes of palpable or otherwise detectable mass lesions in the various regions of the abdomen.
Chorea DDx
Chorea refers to grouped small jerky involuntary random continuous movements, that often blend into (or disguised by) a voluntary movement. Chorea implies a lesion affecting corpus striatum
Dystonia DDx
Overview Dystonia is a movements disorder characterized by abnormal postures or twisting or repetitive movement caused by sustained contractions of opposing muscles Causes Focal Segmental Generalised
Horner syndrome DDx
Horner syndrome is associated with an interruption to the sympathetic nerve supply of the eye. It is characterized by the classic triad of miosis, partial ptosis, and anhidrosis +/- enophthalmos
Meningism DDx
Meningism is resistance to neck flexion due to painful spasm of extensor muscles resulting from meningeal irritation
Movement disorders DDx
Movement disorders can be classified as hypokinesias and hyperkinesias.
Abdominal pain DDx
Acute abdomen is abdominal pain in the presence of tenderness and rigidity and is a surgical emergency. Abdominal pain can be considered in terms of surgical, Ob/Gyn and medical causes.
Sore throat DDx
Sore throat can be more than a viral pharyngitis! Differential diagnosis
Weight loss DDx
Weight loss can be voluntary or involuntary, in the latter case appetite may be increased or decreased.
Gynaecomastia DDx
Gynecomastia results from increased oestrogens, decreased androgens or drugs that mimic these effects. Differential diagnosis
Hypoglycemia
There is no universally accepted definition of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). Clinically significant hypoglycemia is confirmed by the presence of ‘Whipple triad’