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Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Portal ... Inferior vena cava ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Common sites include ... Other sites include ... Without treatment ... have positive serology ... #Tertiary #Diagnosis
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Splenomegaly Diagnosis ... are usually near-normal ... • Treatment algorithms ... patients with no CV ... #hematology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Normal kidney ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Treatment Overview ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
mainly in the oral ... appearance Favored Sites ... + diff • CMP, Ca ... Bone marrow Treatment ... #Workup #Hematology