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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... Laboratory tests ... revealed a large cyst ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #echinoccocal #cyst
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... • Additional laboratory ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #Algorithm #Transplant
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... normal, further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... #diagnosis #management
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... Evaluation for ... value is low, tests ... indirect antiglobulin tests ... hematuria (without casts
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests ... ..Pathological testing ... assay identified Echinococcus ... Echinococcus is ... Infection can cause
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
received no follow-up testing ... RBC's, cellular casts ... on microscopic evaluation ... positive dipstick testing ... Microscopic #diagnosis #management