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Causes of Solid or Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Solid Renal Mass:
 • Benign <3
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Solid ... Cystic #RenalMass #Nephrology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Syndrome ... GI losses • Renal ... With edema • Congestive ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Syndrome ... GI losses • Renal ... With edema • Congestive ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
- Differential Diagnosis ... Workup Algorithm ... mOsm/kg - Implies renal ... ): Iatrogenic, Ingestion ... #nephrology #sodium
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... Family history, ultrasound ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 

The Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) grading system prototypes combining inferior
Venous Excess Ultrasound ... and interlobular renal ... Intra-renal venous ... Score #Scale #IVC #Congestion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
Renal Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Normal Kidneys
Image Acquisition
Landmarks
Hydronephrosis Grading

#POCUS #RENAL #nephrology #diagnosis
Renal Point of Care ... Ultrasound (POCUS ... Hydronephrosis Grading #POCUS ... #RENAL #nephrology ... #diagnosis
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment
Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm,
Venous Excess Ultrasound ... Doppler Step 4: Renal ... #VenousExcess #Ultrasound ... #VExUS #diagnosis ... #pocus #congestion
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... , Lactic Acid, Renal ... Coagulation studies • Ultrasound ... retained products of conception ... gynecology #obgyn #diagnosis
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Adequate ... Reflux • Renal ... Demands: • Congestive ... #Peds #Pediatrics