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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
- Differential Diagnosis ... look for ductal dilation ... No dilation = intrahepatic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Factitious IMPAIRED DILATION ... Preganglionic - No dilation ... Postganglionic - Dilation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Thiazide induced Hyponatremia - Pathophysiology
 • Reduced distal delivery
 • Inhibition of the NCC (dilution capcity)-
Inhibition of the NCC (dilution ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... cutaneous capillary dilation ... Skin-homing T-cells #Diagnosis
Argyll Robertson Pupil
Definition:
 - Irregular and small (1-2mm) pupil
 - Light-near dissociation (accommodation remains intact)
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Abscent pupillary dilation ... Pupil #neurology #diagnosis
Horner's Syndrome
 • Anhidrosis: Diminished sweating of ipsilateral face and neck
 • Miosis: Loss of sympathetic
muscle (impaired dilation ... Horners #Syndrome #diagnosis
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
Superficial venous dilation ... #PhysicalExam #diagnosis
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Procedures - Diagnostic ... Sphincterotomy - Dilation ... LowRisk #HighRisk #Diagnosis
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
stretch) RA/RV Dilation ... "rotates" with dilation ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Biliary Duct Dilation #Diagnosis #EM #IM #GI #Biliary #Bile #Duct #Dilatation #Differential #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis ... of Biliary Duct Dilation ... #Diagnosis #EM