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Causes of Urinary Tract Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Upper Tract - Bladder NOT distended on ultrasound,
Causes of Urinary ... NOT distended on ultrasound ... radiolucent on x-ray ... Posterior Urethral valves ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)
Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some
Here are some other ... causes ... Intestinal perforation, Obstruction ... Pheochromocytoma • OBGYN ... stenosis • Others: Renal
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... identify non-calculus causes ... MRI - Limited value ... for non-calculus causes ... scan) when an ultrasound
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
pt and with X-ray ... obstruction and ... Medicine Point of Care ... Ultrasound @PittIMPOCUS ... kidney #clinical #ultrasound
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
lower risk of renal ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... PPV, absolute values ... cardiac output causes
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... diseases to exclude are ... nonspecific white and gray ... tract, and often causes ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis, obstructive