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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... paracentesis: • Cell ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
with exudative ascites ... Low ascitic fluid ... Note: CT = computed ... #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #differential
Causes of Solid or Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Solid Renal Mass:
 • Benign <3
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... on ultrasound, Well-demarcated ... contrast • Suspicious ... contrast #Solid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... of patients w/ ascites ... flank dullness, puddle ... Routine tests: Cell ... #workup #Differential
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... CT (NCCT) head ... suspicion) • +/- bubble ... Defined if 1) CT ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Causes of Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign - Anechoic on ultrasound, Well-demarcated on ultrasound/CT,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... contrast - Simple ... contrast - Carcinoma ... infection - Renal Cell ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
Modalities for Workup ... Triple-phase CT ... Non-therapeutic, contrast ... or nephropathy CT ... • Invasive, contrast
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
from mature B cells ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... Mediastinal mass) • CT ... Based on number of sites ... physical exam, CT
Tuberculous Peritonitis- ...A computed tomographic scan obtained after the administration of contrast material showed a large
administration of contrast ... large amount of ascites ... Langerhans giant cells ... NEJM #radiology #CT
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma ... creating a “soap bubble ... appearance Favored Sites ... • 18F-FDG PET/CT ... Oncology #Diagnosis #Workup