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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... - The physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... head-impulse, nystagmus, test ... A diagnostic algorithm ... The approach uses ... into one of three clinical
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Hydatidosis- Physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... Infection can cause ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
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 ... Change in clinical ... stratification #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... requires further evaluation ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... are excellent at evaluating ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... test, a flow scan ... in the correct clinical ... death, so in this case ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Diagnostic Approach ... : Clinical Evaluation ... history and physical examination ... Laboratory Tests ... Tuberculin skin test
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
Planus- ...On examination ... sawtooth rete pegs ... confirming the diagnosis ... Although the cause ... #NEJM #clinical
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
populations) CLINICAL ... DIAGNOSIS • Imaging ... through histological examination ... • Laboratory Tests ... : Blood tests to