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Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
= Chronic & Rx-related ... : • Rx-related ... NSAIDs/Aspirin, IV contrast ... cell activation syndrome ... Mastocytosis • Other hematologic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Related to defecation ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Limited trial low ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses
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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symptoms: • Severe low ... - Emergency Causes ... infarct • HIV related ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Dilated vessels ... tone = increased flow ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... dilatations - contrast-enhanced ... the left heart TREATMENT
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... Diagnosis: On the CBC ... appropriate only for low ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... diagnosis #management #hematology