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differential diagnosis [‚dif·ə′ren·chəl ‚dī·əg′nō·səs] (medicine) Distinguishing between diseases of similar character by comparing their signs and symptoms. (systematics) In taxonomic study, a statement of the characters that distinguish a given taxon from other, specifically mentioned equivalent taxa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other lesions to be included in the histologic differential diagnosis are solitary myofibroma, fibrous histiocytoma, desmoid tumor, and spindle cell lipoma. Although therapeutic options are limited, early differential diagnosis has implications for containment and may aid in clinical management. Appendixes A and B organize, in tables, differential diagnosis and treatment information for 155 disease entities that can manifest as neck or low back pain. |
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