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CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Chorioretinitis • Diagnosis ... PCR 50% sensitive ... Syphilis • Pyogenic Abscess ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Persistent ... • Drugs Glomerular ... Minimal change disease ... #Algorithm #Causes
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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tuberculomas, or abscesses ... Demyelinating disease ... caused by the JC ... of serum CrAg testing ... comparable to CSF testing
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Algorithm Central ... Hemorrhage • CNS ... Hematoma • Abscess ... #Algorithm #Causes
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
disease 24- ... Spot PC (protein ... infections are common causes ... of glomerular disease ... #diagnosis #glomerulonephritis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Spot PC (protein ... infections are common causes ... of glomerular disease ... #glomerular #disease ... #workup #diagnosis
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
lesion Pott's Disease ... stroke Tuberculous Abscess ... neurological symptoms • Caused ... or abruptly • CN ... #Tuberculosis #diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... components: targeted neurologic ... disposition, even if the cause ... CNS, Central nervous ... system; PCP, primary
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... Recent PCI/stenting ... stratification #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... only if no clear cause ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS