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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Symptom | Diagnosis ... → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... #Management #gastroenterology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... signs or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... unclear source (in case ... variceal ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... energy or heat to cause ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic ... COLONOSCOPE - Diagnostic ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... : Testing The diagnosis ... motility disorders ... leading to myenteric ... management #treatment #gastroenterology
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Ddx: Gastric + esophageal ... PPI, octreotide, EGD ... - Ppx (non-bleeding ... Mnemonic #Management #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
immune system, leading ... • They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... Cryoglobulins #diagnosis
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
considered to be caused ... bruise') is where bleeding ... a generalized disorder ... nettle sting #Diagnosis ... #Nomenclature #Atlas
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
inuslin release leading ... after RYGB • Disorder ... Gastric bypass causes ... and Hepatology ... #diagnosis #differential