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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... the blood The diseased ... fibrosis) High SAAG ... oncotic pressure Low SAAG ... Scott Matherly @liverprof
Causes of Acute Pelvic Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Non-Gynecologic:
• Genitourinary (Infection, Stone)
• Gastrointestinal (Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Diverticulitis,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Tubo-ovarian abscess ... • Tubo-ovarian abscess ... Pelvic inflammatory disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Back Pain - Differential ... to metastatic disease ... Systemic Diseases ... Infection: Epidural abscess ... Pyelonephritis, Perinephric abscess
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Infectious Joint Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyarticular Join Pain ... Lesions) • Fifth Disease ... Septic Bursitis • Abscess
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
Cavitary Lung Disease ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Infections: Lung abscess ... Metastatic lung disease ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Periodontal disease ... dentition/gingival disease ... loss • Late disease ... Pleuritic chest pain ... Gingival crevice disease
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
- Management Algorithm ... Involvement • Active Abscess ... Proctitis Horseshoe Abscess ... patients report that pain ... #IBD #algorithm
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral Vascular Disease ... blood vessels • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease ... Infection: Cellulitis, Abscess ... : - Epidural abscess ... - HIV - Lyme disease ... Inflammation/cellulitis/abscess
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Always assess ... deficits, nocturnal pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm