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Differential diagnosis for pyogenic liver abscess:
Infectious etiologies predominate. Most are pyogenic (bacterial). Amebic (Entamoeba histolytica) and
Differential diagnosis ... pyogenic liver abscess ... • Hepatic Hydatid ... #hepatic #hepatology ... #Differential #
Hepatic Abscess: Microbiology
Common Pathogens: E. Coli, K. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
Rare pathogens that can cause
Hepatic Abscess: ... that can cause hepatic ... , Fasciola #Hepatic ... #diagnosis #differential ... causes #liver #hepatology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Bleeding / Bruising - Differential ... Destruction • Abnormal ... Vascular System - Congenital ... Bleeding #Bruising #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Infantile hemangioma, Congenital ... Liver #Lesions #Hepatic ... POCUS #radiology #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #table ... #appearance #hepatology
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal Venous Phase and Delayed
Infantile hemangioma, Congenital ... Liver #Lesions #Hepatic ... CT #radiology #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #table ... #appearance #hepatology
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Splenomegaly - Differential ... Hepatic, Portal, ... Thalassemia • Congenital ... Spleen #Enlarged #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... early onset • Congenital ... Heart Disease Abnormal ... Erythrocytosis #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Portal Hypertension According to Site of Vascular Obstruction
1) Prehepatic pre-sinusoidal: Portal vein thrombosis due
Schistosomiasis, Congenital ... hepatic fibrosis ... disease 5) Post-hepatic ... portalhypertension #phtn #differential ... diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Floppy Newborn) - Differential ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... Hematoma • Abscess ... Floppy #Newborn #Differential
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Infiltrative, Congenital ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... Algorithm #diagnosis #hepatology