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Chronic SVC Stenosis with Caudal Blood Flow of Dilated Abdominal Veins

60 y/o hx of seizures &
& IVC obstructions ... - IVC obstruction ... caudad (towards IVC ... #syndrome #Stenosis ... #obstruction #abdominal
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... causes of flank or abdominal ... renal stones IVP ... tumors) - Limited IVP ... stones #calculus #Radiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
disease - Renal ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... aldosterone) or IV ... • Obstructive ... with indwelling IV
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Gastric Outlet Obstruction ... Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... epigastric/retrosternal chest ... 24-48 hours - IV ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT chest ... CT abdomen if abdominal ... interventional radiology ... Aggressive IV fluids ... IV bisphosphonates