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Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup Algorithm ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Diagnosis: • Labs ... common • Imaging: CXR ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... 500 mg QD until normal ... APML #diagnosis #management
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
Diagnosis and Management ... evaluation • labs ... arthritis (therefore oral ... cervical, anal Cxs ... results *** MH/CCF
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
breath sounds • Rales ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... - Switch to oral
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs ... medical and surgical management
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
the azygos vein varies ... is most likely abnormal ... increase of 3 mm in comparison ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #CHF #Azygous #
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Diagnosis: • Labs ... and Ohio River valleys ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... level • A low or normal ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... 34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... CPB • Continue CPR ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm