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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... Hydatid disease is caused ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM ... #radiology #CT
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
Causes of Acute ... Parenchyma • Infectious ... C, A, E, B, D, EBV ... Vasculature • Hepatic ... ° PBC, 1° PSC, Cystic
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Echinococcus is ... a parasitic cestode ... Infection can cause ... cystic lesions ... radiology #MRI #NEJM
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Injury: • Hepatic ... Venoocclusive disease • Hepatic ... Liver Injury: • Infectious ... HBV, HCV, HEV, EBV
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
pneumonia • Acute ... Causes: • Still's ... Behcet's syndrome • Cyclic ... (Temp high in AM ... Endocarditis • Hepatic
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... Knee Effusions - Septic ... HSV, Varicella, EBV ... Reactive Syndrome - Acute ... Aneurysmal bone cyst
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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enhancement on CT ... Demyelinating disease caused ... • Symptoms: AMS ... effect/Edema • EBV ... "punched-out" cystic