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Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Age > 50 • Chronic ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (CBC ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Intestine - Other causes ... Bone symptoms - Pain ... Primary biliary Cholangitis ... (PBC) - Other ... Infiltrative diseases - PSC
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... dysfunction • PSC ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... #Chronic #Causes ... #Differential #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Arthritis: • Joint pain ... Antiribosomal P, APLA, PAC ... Valvular disorders • CAD ... titers > 1:80 • CBC ... with Lupus: • Chronic
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • Chronic ... Pleuritic chest pain ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... CXR upright or lat ... Lung Abscess Differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... tract, and often causes ... retinopathy Lab ... Tests: • CBC