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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Cholangitis • UTI ... : • HIV • EBV ... • Protozoa (eg
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
unclear (often the case ... ) then go to stim ... Standard Stim test ... is 250 mcg of IV ... ) injection -
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... CRF) • Infection ... Chronic UTI) • ... endocrinology #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: TB, fungal infection ... , HIV, adrenoleukodystrophy ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Give 250 mcg of
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, Antibiotics (Bactrim ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... levels, Cortisol+ACTH ... stim test (only ... if no clear cause
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Pyogenes - K. ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #differential #causes
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Glomerulonephritis DDX ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... Treat underlying cause ... • Persistent bacteremia