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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
• Returning traveler ... thin smear • Signs ... node biopsy • Clinical ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
extensor weakness - Sign ... In detecting CT ... in patient with normal ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #neurology #cva
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Clinical manifestations ... Doppler US : halo sign ... PET/CT: aortitis ... efficacy of GCs Abnormal ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Ureteral Stone on Renal POCUS

A 23yo male with no significant PMHx presents with acute LLQ pain,
Bladder ultrasound ... DC home (w/ op urology ... controlled, & no signs ... of infection,a CT ... #Renal #POCUS #clinical
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
and Differential Diagnosis ... investigations abnormal ... investigations depending on clinical ... context and signs ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
symptoms/signs ... Areas of diagnostic ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Lyme Disease: Early and Late Clinical manifestations
Stage 1. Localized
 • EM appears 7-14 days at the
Early and Late Clinical ... • Heralded by neurologic ... impairment - Normal ... Lyme #Disease #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... be present or signs ... , specifically CT ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... acuity If any are abnormal ... patient NEEDS a CT ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Causes of Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign - Anechoic on ultrasound, Well-demarcated on ultrasound/CT,
- Differential Diagnosis ... history of ADPKD, Normal ... Carcinoma - No signs ... Cystic #RenalMass #Nephrology ... #Differential #Diagnosis