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ISSVA classification of Vascular Anomalies - A Simple Guide

Additional Radiology Reporting Tips 
• Hemangiomas are not
ISSVA classification ... derm photos for comparison ... state this in Comparison ... section of report ... MarkMamloukMD #ISSVA #classification
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... (common causes are ... #Differential #
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... sensitivity for correct classification ... Thus, further testing ... #Differential # ... Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... surgery or ileal resection ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis ... #differential
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
WBC > 11,000 per ... sepsis, organ rejection ... part automated differential ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... #glomerular #testing ... #workup #diagnosis
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... Both are offered ... cerebral salt wasting ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification ... #comparison
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
mixed GH & PRL) ... Differential Diagnosis ... Diagnosis and Workup ... • Pituitary testing ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection