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Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Management of Cirrhosis ... • Spontaneous Bacteria ... kg 3rd day with antibiotics ... Indications #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Causes of Isolated Neutropenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital
Medications
 • Anticonvulsants
 • Antibiotics
 • Antithyroid
 • Antihypertensive
Causes of Isolated ... Anticonvulsants • Antibiotics ... • Epstein-Barr Virus ... Gram Positive Bacteria ... #Hematology
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Causes of Splenomegaly ... Infectious • Bacterial ... Congestive • Cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Tuberculosis • Bacterial ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hepatology
Causes of Erythema Nodosum
Common
 - Idiopathic (up to 55 percent)
 - Infections: streptococcal pharyngitis (28 to
Causes of Erythema ... to 10 percent): antibiotics ... herpes simplex virus ... - Bacterial ... Erythema #Nodosum #Causes
Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... glomerulopathy, cirrhosis ... 90%), subacute bacterial ... #differential #hematology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
rule out other causes ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... acid by colonic bacteria ... non-absorbable antibiotic ... #hepatology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... Warm compresses, antibiotic
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Decreased Production:
 - Drugs (chemo, yang, sulfa, acetaminophen, NSAIDs, quinine,
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... HCV, EBV, CMV - Bacterial ... sequestration: - Cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #Framework #hematology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... treatment until ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... #differential #causes