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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... duplex or CTA • Liver ... Liver biopsy • ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Causes of Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ulcerative Colitis • Liver ... Alcoholic Cirrhosis, NASH ... #Nephropathy #Causes
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... - burns - fevers ... HYPERVOLEMIC • CHF • liver ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... triad (<10%): fever ... , rash, eosinophilia ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... disease: > 2 • NASH ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... marine microbiota & causes ... 10% Crab, few cases ... Rapid onset of fever ... sepsis: chronic liver
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... marrow, Lymph node, Liver ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... #Fever #Unknown
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... Dermatomyositis • Fever ... disease and ILD • Liver ... Liver biopsies show
Diagnostic flow-chart to assess and monitor disease severity in the presence of suspected NAFLD and metabolic
non-alcoholic fatty liver ... #Diagnosis #NASH ... Steatohepatitis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Followup