4 results
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
PCR 50% sensitive ... granulomatosis: • EBV-associated ... lesions • 80% with lung ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Toxoplasma gondii PCR ... • JC-virus PCR ... Enhancement • PCR ... #diagnosis #AIDS
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Vascular Causes ... HBV, HCV, HEV, EBV ... CA, small cell lung ... rises later - Half-life ... , RBC, kidney, brain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... muscle weakness PE ... • ANA < 20 % IBM ... statins - probably caused ... #rheumatology #differential