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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm ... AMA or specific ANAs ... consistent with PBC ... #PBC #Primary ... Cirrhosis #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
used to detect ANAs ... Homogeneous: Systemic lupus ... , Drug-induced Lupus ... Speckled: Systemic lupus ... , Drug-Induced Lupus
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 ... canal. ... #FistulaInAno #Anal ... #Anus #UCSDH
Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Imperforate Anus ... • Anal • Intestinal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Imperforate Anus ... • Anal Atresia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Systemic Lupus ... (Pancytopenia, WBC ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (CBC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
joint • Systemic lupus ... ) antibody • ANAs ... with SLE have ANAs ... B serology • ANAs ... CRP level • ANAs
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TTP, HELLP, HUS, aHUS ... hypertension • Unusual RBC ... acanthocytes - Consider RBC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
laboratory findings (ANA ... Antiribosomal P, APLA, PAC ... Serositis Labs: • ANA ... titers > 1:80 • CBC ... antibodies • (-) ANA
Causes of Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red blood cells on urine microscopy. Must exclude false positives
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dysmorphic RBCs and/or RBC ... IgA, post-strep, lupus ... glomerulonephritis • Lupus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm