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Fistula-In-Ano: External opening of fistulus tract is apparent in photo above. Proximal opening would
be at level
be at level of crypts ... , within the anal ... present in this case ... #FistulaInAno #Anal ... #Anus #UCSDH
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... ) antibody • ANAs ... with SLE have ANAs ... B serology • ANAs ... CRP level • ANAs
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
 •
Causes of Pediatric ... • Imperforate Anus ... • Anal Atresia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... function test, ANA ... #Workup #hematology
Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
• Imperforate Anus ... • Anal • Intestinal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hypereosinophilia Different Diagnosis and Workup
Secondary causes are broad so start with a med review, the most
Diagnosis and Workup ... Secondary causes ... the most common cause ... the US inpatient setting ... Different #Diagnosis #Workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... mimics, repeat testing ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... Nephrology if cause ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
continuous and lasting ... upbeat (fast phase beating ... classic posterior canal ... in horizontal canal ... with vascular causes
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Kidney Injury - AKI Workup ... osmolarity If cause ... Vasculits: ANCA, ANA ... #Injury #AKI #Workup ... Diagnosis #nephrology #causes