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Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neck, Sarcoma, Colon ... , Kidney, Breast ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... outcomes or comparison ... to lung volume ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
Cancer Algorithm ... Consult CRS, Medical Oncology ... - Requires long-term ... vs IPAA - Ease ... #management #treatment
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
 • CEA is a highly glycosylated cell surface glycoprotein involved in intercellular adhesion
adenocarcinomas: Colon ... , Rectum, Breast ... , Lung Benign conditions ... elevated CEA levels: Pulmonary ... diagnosis #laboratory #oncology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... days before Pulmonary ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
rate for CRC, Long ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
rate for CRC, Long ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management