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Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CRS) Syndromes
Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes:
 • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated FAP (AFAP), MUTYH
Inherited Colorectal Cancer ... Syndrome: • "CRC ... Inherited #Colorectal #Cancer ... #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - Malignancy Screening and Surveillance Recommendations 

Cholangiocarcinoma 
 - Annual US or
months +/- AFP CRC ... - IBD - Colonoscopy ... PSC #Malignancy #Cancer ... #Surveillance #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Management Summary ... strategy with minimal testing ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... TinaPhamHang via Emory Gastroenterology ... #Management #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... red flags - Low chance ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... lactoferrin + CRP
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... for colorectal cancer ... indications other than CRC ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
pylori) Infection - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Ag, Urea Breath Testing ... hold 2w before testing ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... for Colorectal Cancer ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... *Especially if concern ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Diarrhea #Workup #Management ... Algorithm #Transplant #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... : • CBC - Leukocytosis ... Lung Abscess Management ... foreign body, cancer