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Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
Microscopic examination ... scraping from the abdomen ... CrustedScabies #Scabies #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Excoriated papules with honey-colored crusting were present on the abdomen, back (Panel A), arms, and legs.
present on the abdomen ... mite under light microscopy ... Pathology #Scabies #Microscopy ... #Rash #NEJM
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
sediment Microscopic ... sediment by microscopy ... pain + gross or microscopic ... - Can cause microscopic ... Diagnosis #causes #urology
Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection - Physical examination revealed reticulated purpuric patches with dusky centers on the abdomen,
centers on the abdomen ... FilariformLarvae #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
tomography (CT) of the abdomen ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
differential, urine ... dipstick, urine ... microscopy / urinary ... cryoglobulins, hepatitis serology ... , HIV serology,
Urinalysis & Urine Sodium 
Theophilus Protospatharius, a seventh-century physician who wrote the first manuscript focused exclusively
Urinalysis & Urine ... exclusively on urine ... differences in urine ... physician could assess ... Microscopic exam
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
HISTORY/PHYSICAL Assess ... post-void residual to assess ... IMPROVEMENT If the urine ... INTRINSIC CAUSES Assess ... UA w/ microscopy
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
Amebic Liver Abscess ... tomography of the abdomen ... suggestive of an abscess ... Microscopic examination ... #NEJM #amebic #liver
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
orbital cellulitis, abscess ... Cultures of urine ... #NEJM #clinical