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Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diverticulosis • Rectal/Colon ... • Distended bladder ... • Bladder cancer ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bladder Diverticulum on POCUS
Elderly male-high speed MVC with pelvic fracture.  FAST exam pelvic TRV window.
on POCUS Elderly ... speed MVC with pelvic ... FAST exam pelvic ... Doppler)-note fluid flow ... #color #flow #doppler
What's the Dx?
• 29-year-old male 
• Transfer community hospital 
• Hypotension
• Renal failure
• Altered mental status.
Negative abdomen & pelvis ... shaped echogenic mass ... Associated regurgitant flow ... appreciated by applying color ... #Clinical #POCUS
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... damage (prior pelvic ... descent - Colonic mass ... Idiopathic megarectum Slow ... Idiopathic: isolated to colon