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Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diverticulosis • Rectal/Colon ... cancer Genitourinary ... • Distended bladder ... • Bladder cancer
Causes of Neutrophilia - Increased Neutrophils - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infection
 • Bacterial
 • Abscess
 • Viral
Medications
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Epinephrine Cancer ... Lung, Bladder, Colon ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #colon #Screening ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #colon #Screening ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) may be performed by either single-photon emission CT (SPECT) or positron
Color-coded images ... Pharmacologic stress testing ... and there is a concern ... exercise stress test ... candidates for testing
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
hernia repair, colon ... prostatectomy, bladder ... • Extensive cancer ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table