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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... gradient #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Distended bladder ... • Bladder cancer ... #Mass #Differential
TIE Fighter Sign on POCUS - Uterus floating in pelvic ascites
Not uncommon during nephrology rounds in
Fighter Sign on POCUS ... ascites Not uncommon ... Pelvic ascites can ... confused with urinary bladder ... TIEFighter #Sign #POCUS
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Organ Prolapse - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... vault prolapse Bladder ... incontinence, bladder ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... : cell count + differential ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Pelvic Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS
Fever, low BP with lower abd pain x 8 days-worsening. WBC-28.9K. Pelvis
Abscess on POCUS ... Pelvis sag of RUSH ... to the urinary bladder ... sag u/s image ... #Abscess #POCUS
Ascites vs Hemoperitoneum on Pelvic Ultrasound

Patient B has echogenic free fluid (ff) surrounding uterus (u) c/w
Ascites vs Hemoperitoneum ... on Pelvic Ultrasound ... A has chronic ascites ... nephrotic syndrome). b=bladder ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
UPJ Stone on Sagittal Bladder POCUS

4th grade female with right mid abdominal pain.  Brought from
Stone on Sagittal Bladder ... POCUS 4th grade ... exam trace FF pelvis ... sag? ... #POCUS #clinical
Pseudobladder of large Ovarian Cyst in Torsion on POCUS - Sagittal View

Young female with sudden pelvic
in Torsion on POCUS ... female with sudden pelvic ... Diagnosis/differential ... Is the urinary bladder ... Cyst #Torsion #POCUS