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Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
: cirrhosis, malignancy ... disease: Cirrhosis, Malignancy ... concentration (malignancy ... perforation), LDH (malignancy ... cytology/CEA antigen (malignancy
An interesting example of complex ascites on POCUS.  Multiple septations are seen- possibility of inflammation
interesting example of complex ... ascites on POCUS ... inflammation or malignancy ... #ascites #septations ... #clinical #POCUS
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cystic:
 • Benign 
     - Simple: Simple
Caroli's - Complex ... Cystadenoma • Malignant ... FNH, Adenoma • Malignant ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Complex Ascites on POCUS

- Dr. Michael I. Prats @PratsEM

Large amount of free fluid seen in the
Complex Ascites ... on POCUS - Dr. ... hemorrhagic and possibly malignant ... #Complex #Ascites ... #POCUS #clinical
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Protein-rich: • Malignancy ... Hemoperitoneum • Chylous ascites ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Ascites ... Algorithm #Hepatology #causes
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
Malignant Complex ... Answer: LARGE malignant ... Had known large malignant ... bleeding on top of malignant ... RJonesSonoEM #Malignant
Adnexal Masses - Benign vs Malignant Features on Ultrasound and MRI
Benign Features: 
B1- Unilocular 
B2- Presence
Adnexal Masses - ... Benign vs Malignant ... color score 1) Malignant ... M2- Presence of ascites ... Ovarian #benign #malignant
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... - Bile ascites ... - Urine ascites ... HIV-associated peritonitis Malignant ... #Causes #diagnosis
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... Risk factors for malignancy ... Nephrology if cause ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Malignant Pericardial Effusion on POCUS Echocardiogram

Which of the following is the most common etiology for this
Malignant Pericardial ... Effusion on POCUS ... Resolution: Malignancy ... #Malignant #Pericardial ... #Effusion #POCUS