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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... Laboratory tests ... caused by the echinococcus ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... more time for the laboratory ... and C serology testing ... ANA and RF (if clinical ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests ... ..Pathological testing ... assay identified Echinococcus ... Echinococcus is ... #clinical #radiology
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Endemic Regions - Clinical ... cheese, ice cream) Clinical ... Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... Criteria #Workup #Testing
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... >90% (In most clinical ... the use of this test ... FalsePositives #Laboratory
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Paget-Schroetter syndrome. Venous compression is evidenced with a provocation test (elevation, abduction and pronation)

20 y. Started
a provocation test ... Provocative testing ... outlet #syndrome #radiology ... #fluoroscopy #clinical
Pneumopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram

This 70yo male presents with sob. He is in a left lateral decub
Which diagnosis best ... /o vomiting in setting ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #pericardial
“ Clinical laboratories should follow these guidelines when collecting specimens for monkeypox virus:

Collect at least two
Clinical laboratories ... public health laboratory ... public health laboratory ... may test one of ... virus-specific testing
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
nerve injury (25%) TEST ... CLINICAL: instability ... with lachmans, ... ligament/meniscus testing ... #Injury #msk #clinical