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Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
(RCC) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... and a palpable abdominal ... CT scan with contrast ... CT/MRI of the thorax
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Diagnosis/differential ... Answer: Right adrenal ... No other intra-abdominal ... injury on CT scan ... trauma #clinical #ultrasound
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... non-invasive - High ... Non-contrast CT ... causes of flank or abdominal ... scan) when an ultrasound
Adrenal Metastases on Renal POCUS
Pt complains of right flank pain, n/v. States feels like prior kidney
on Renal POCUS ... Pt complains of right ... Final diagnosis- ... Ultimately had CT ... #POCUS #clinical
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Abdominal or flank ... , specifically CT ... ultrasound as initial ... patients with high ... #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Postoperative abdominal ... distention • Abdominal
Small Bowel Obstruction on POCUS

This 28yo female with history of Crohn's disease presents with abdominal pain,
Obstruction on POCUS ... presents with abdominal ... for this SBO, diagnosed ... with high sensitivity ... imaging such as CT
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
function tests - Ultrasound ... effusion - CT ... scan if diagnostic ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... Influenza #Checklist #Management
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
with cystoscopy & renal ... ultrasound ... • Intermediate-High ... #Microscopic #diagnosis ... #management #urology