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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
HIV - IBD Algorithm ... Intestinal TB ... cryptosporidium • <100: CMV ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... (IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Iron Deficiency ... and Treatment Algorithm ... Ferritin <100 ng/mL ... Ferritin 100-299 ng/mL ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Megakaryopoiesis • B12 Deficiency ... • Folate Deficiency ... ITP • SLE • CLL ... Syndrome • TTP/HUS
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... disorders of small intestine ... bariatric, gastric, intestinal ... level (< 200 pg/mL ... B12 #Cobalamin #Deficiency
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
not systemically ill ... extensive workup is ... In severely ill ... antibodies #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Fat Malabsorption - Differential Diagnosis
Biliary Duct Obstruction
 • Autoimmune— PBC, PSC
 • Infection— liver
liver fluke, HIV, CMV ... choledocho/ithiasis Intestinal ... Pancreatic lipase deficiency ... Celiac disease • IBD
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... NAFLD • Others Mild ... • AIH • A1AT deficiency ... • Congenital US ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Diff. & CMV COVID ... ) • TDM: IFX/CNl ... CNI + Steroid +IS ... #IBD #Treatment
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... OUT infection (CMV ... history: • Small intestine ... & small/large intestine ... inflammation: IBS