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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... thin smear • Signs ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup ... #diagnosis
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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Dengue +- Arbovirus Empiric ... Management: • ... the following criteria ... #empiric #management ... #workup #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... Rome IV Criteria ... missing things" → fewer ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... #workup #gastroenterology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Travel to endemic ... men Consider empiric ... Bloody diarrhea, fever ... #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: HLH signs and ... following: • Fever ... rapidly, and empiric ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... TIPS West Haven Criteria ... TREATMENT Initiate empiric ... to maintain 2-3 bowel ... #hepatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- 80% have fever ... limb ischemia, bowel ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
alterations, and bowel ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... Mycoplasma - Leptospirosis ... #management #neurology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... through Ann Arbor criteria ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... + empiric antifungal ... syndrome): - Hematologic ... urinary retention, bowel ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis