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Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign Cystic 
 • Cyst
 • Polycystic Liver Disease
 • Caroli's
Liver Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lung, Colon, Breast ... ) #Liver #Mass ... #Causes
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cystic:
 • Benign 
     - Simple: Simple
Liver Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Breast, Lung, Colon ... #Mass #Differential ... #Causes #Hepatology
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Causes of Pelvic ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diverticulosis • Rectal/Colon ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Gynecology
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... aka Hudson's Mask ... uses a small valve ... venturi valves are color ... coded; each is
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... No Testicular Mass ... Aromatase Activity • Liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
• 1ml blood/liter ... urine can induce color ... glomerulopathies • Causes ... cell) • Renal Mass ... Ureteral Causes
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
antibiotics cover only a sliver ... ‘broaden’ this coverage ... important drug classes ... clinical use, I’ve color ... coded the abx bars
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
LV hypertrophy, colon ... GH stimulates liver ... Diagnosis and Workup ... ACTH) 2/2 adenoma mass ... or refractory cases
Artificial Liver Support Systems
Bridge between transplantation to allow a patient's liver to recover
When used: Acute liver
Recirculating System (MARS ... toxins in plasma pass ... dialysate 2) Single-Pass ... but uses a membrane ... Hemodiafiltration - Works
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
volume decreases on average ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... prolonged rest can cause ... lying down and can cause ... deficiencies • Renal, liver