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Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management Summary ... 2g (88mmol) Na per ... intake 2) Diuretic therapy ... appropriate patient selection ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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and Management Summary ... pulmonary TB PE ... excisional biopsy - Detection ... intensive RIPE therapy ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and Management Summary ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection ... pheochromocytoma: primary therapy ... pheochromocytoma: MIBG therapy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... the first-line therapy ... pressure (eg, injection ... management #treatment #gastroenterology