2263 results
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - Differential ... fistula, Colonic and rectal ... angiodysplasia, colonic/rectal ... LGIB #GIBleed #Differential
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - Differential ... - Colonic and Rectal ... Angiodysplasia, Colonic or rectal ... GIBleed #LGIB #Differential
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Pelvic Mass - Differential ... Diverticulosis • Rectal ... #Pelvic #Mass #Differential
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
, Hemorrhoids, Rectal ... Lower #GIBleed #differential
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Hypertension • Record ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Incontinence - Differential ... Delivery • Rectal ... #Incontinence #Differential
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis, Examination and Management

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... -1000 mcg oral/rectal ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Differential
One mnemonic to recall common treatable causes of dementia is “IMIT”, as these conditions can imitate
One mnemonic to recall ... #Diagnosis #Differential
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
SROS (solitary rectal ... mimics #mimickers #differential
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
- Anorectal: rectal ... prolapse, rectocele, rectal ... fissure, solitary rectal ... Constipation #Causes #Differential