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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Parasitic infections ... - Small bowel imaging ... with barium, CT ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #diagnosis #differential
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
depending on the study ... Attempt if high risk ... : CXR- pulmonary ... Diagnosis: Infection ... #management #hematology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Imaging Patterns ... Reversible course Differential ... 58 mg/dL in one study ... #management #neurology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Food products Risk ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... Clinical (Symptoms, Imaging ... , high res CT) ... #differential #
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... pneumonia • DM risk ... seen • Chest CT ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk ... History of EBV infection ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... physical exam, CT ... hematology #oncology #management
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • CT: Halo sign ... Pneumonia: • Risk ... weight loss • Imaging ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary