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Differential diagnosis for pyogenic liver abscess:
Infectious etiologies predominate. Most are pyogenic (bacterial). Amebic (Entamoeba histolytica) and
Differential diagnosis ... for pyogenic liver ... • Hepatic Hydatid ... #hepatic #hepatology ... #Differential #
Liver Mass Differential Diagnosis
Solid:
 • Benign: Hepatic Hemangioma, Focal nodular hyperplasia, Hepatocellular adenoma, Regenerative nodules
 •
Liver Mass Differential ... Solid: • Benign: Hepatic ... Polycystic liver disease ... SCC Infectious: Pyogenic ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Hepatic Abscess: Microbiology
Common Pathogens: E. Coli, K. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
Rare pathogens that can cause
Hepatic Abscess: ... Streptococcus pyogenes ... that can cause hepatic ... #diagnosis #differential ... causes #liver #hepatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diaphragmatic: • Hepatic ... • Subphrenic abscess ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
- Differential ... Infections: Lung abscess ... Necrotizing Pneumonia, Septic ... Algorithm #lesion #pulmonary ... #differential
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... through: - Hepatic ... febrilepodcast.com] #pyogenic ... children #peds #differential ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Periodontal disease ... loss • Late disease ... Pyogenes - K. ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Liver Disease in ... BrighamChiefs #Liver #Disease ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obstetrics #hepatitis #comparison ... #differential #
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - Differential ... to normal • Pyogenic ... infection • Abscess ... Endocarditis • Hepatic ... Fever #Patterns #Differential
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Pyogenes • Enterococci ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Glomerulonephritis Septic ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Complications: Abscess