Diagnostic Criteria for Autoimmune Pancreatitis by the Japan Pancreas Society
Diagnostic
ROME II Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Disorders of the Biliary Tract and the Pancreas
The diagnosis of a Functional Disorder of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas always pre-sumes the absence of a structural or biochemical explanation for the symptoms.
Diagnostic Criteria in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive-aged women. This syndrome is predominantly characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, hyperandrogenism, and characteristic findings on pelvic ultrasound. Women with PCOS also frequently suffer from metabolic dysfunction, obesity, infertility and are at an increased risk of pregnancy complications and long-term cardiovascular disease.
Diagnostic Criteria for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is defined as a metabolic bone disease “characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bony tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk.
ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Classical Trigeminal Neuralgia
Classical trigeminal neuralgia
A. Paroxysmal attacks of pain lasting from a fraction of a second to 2 minutes, affecting one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve and fulfilling criteria B-C
B. Pain has at least 1 of the following characteristics:
Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Myeloma
Presence of an M-componenta in serum and/or urine plus clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow and/or a documented clonal plasmacytoma.
Diagnostic Criteria for Myasthenia Gravis
Neuromuscular transmission disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness and fatigability of bulbar and other voluntary muscles without loss of reflexes or impairment of sensation or other neurologic function.
Diagnostic Criteria for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) has signs and symptoms of a combination of disorders, primarily lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. Many people with this uncommon disease also have Sjogren’s syndrome. For this reason, MCTD is sometimes called an overlap disease.
ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Migraine
Migraine without aura
A. At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D
B. Headache attacks lasting 4-72 hours (untreated or unsuccessfully treated)
C. Headache has at least 2 of the following characteristics:
Diagnostic Criteria for Meniere’s Disease
Meniere´s disease is defined as recurrent, spontaneous episodic vertigo, hearing loss, aural fullness and tinnitus. Recurrent endolymphatic hypertension (hydrops) is believed to cause the episodes.
According to the guidelines from AAO-HNS Committee of Hearing and Equilibrium the three major symptoms are described as follows: