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Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Causes of Biliary ... Dilatation - Differential ... drkeithsiau #Biliary #Dilatation ... #causes #differential
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
look for ductal dilation ... No dilation = intrahepatic ... non-ICU vs ICU causes
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
Causes of Primary ... Regurgitation (MR) Causes ... Causes of functional ... remodeling and dilatation ... symmetric as LV dilatation
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Factitious IMPAIRED DILATION ... Preganglionic - No dilation ... Postganglionic - Dilation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Usually has Duct Dilatation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
localized bronchial dilatation ... findings: - bronchial dilatation ... The most common cause
Type A Aortid Dissection - Suprasternal View

Type A Aortic Dissection (TAD), present on this suprasternal view
effusion, & AOFT dilation ... supports PE or other causes
Phenylephrine - Anesthesia Pharmacology
Trade Name: Phenylephrine
Brand Name(s): Neo-Synephrine
Drug Type: α-1 Agonist
Time of Onset: Rapid
Duration of Action:
α-1 receptors causes ... vasoconstriction and may cause ... decongestant and causes ... pupillary dilation ... Uses: Hypotension
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
cutaneous capillary dilation ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
evaluating for other causes ... stretch) RA/RV Dilation ... "rotates" with dilation