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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... CBC - Leukocytosis ... • Delayed response ... #differential #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Normal Variant, Delayed ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Celiac, IBD) • ... endocrinology #causes
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... pain, diarrhea related ... to IBD, celiac ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... consider other diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... Spinal infection/abscess ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #causes #neurology
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated, multisystem disorder that affects genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to
CD can be associated ... and idiopathic dilated ... is the primary treatment ... herpetiformis #gliadin ... #diagnosis