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Pulsatile AAA on Abdominal Exam

A 66-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of abdominal bloating and
Pulsatile AAA on ... pulsatile abdominal mass ... , which CT angiography ... #Pulsatile #AAA ... Clinical #Video #NJEM
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
palpable abdominal mass ... AAA or prior aortic ... compression of AAA ... AAA (unrepaired ... • CT findings
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Workup of Fever of Unknown ... • LDH, SPEP, ANA ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... #Fever #Unknown
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... ferritin, TSH, RF, ANA ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT