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Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
computed tomography (CT ... dilatation of the left renal ... pelvis and thickening ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Bronchitis Diffuse CT ... polyangiitis / microscopic
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Pulmonary Renal ... polyangiitis, Microscopic ... • Labs: CBC, cr ... , anti-CCP • CXR ... resolution chest CT
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Urinalysis/microscopy ... Cl/urea/protein/Cr ... - Renal/bladder ... - 45% - Pre-renal ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Urinalysis & Urine Sodium 
Theophilus Protospatharius, a seventh-century physician who wrote the first manuscript focused exclusively
Microscopic exam ... • Red blood cells ... [(U Na x P Cr) / ... (P Na x U Cr)] ... used with normal renal
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
pyelonephritis, CT ... nitrite. 1+ prot CT ... stone WBC 12.5 Cr ... pelvis. ... Regardless of CT
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... urinalysis with microscopy ... lower extremities, CT ... chest and abdomen/pelvis ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT