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Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Solitary Nodule: • Malignant ... Granuloma • Abscess ... • Primary lung cancer ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... • Subphrenic abscess ... Noninfectious: • Malignancy
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
for appropriate dosing ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Summary Lung ... foreign body, cancer ... polyangiitis) • Malignancy ... #pulmonary #differential ... #causes #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... Non-Infectious (NTBE): • Malignancy ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Treat underlying cause ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... multiple, bilateral, malignant ... , pediatric cases ... may present with pulmonary ... Beta blockers cancel