Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
(IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... #Ultrasound #IUS ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... segmental colitis associated ... inflammation: IBS ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... mimics #mimickers #differential
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
loss β€’ If anemia is ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... previously dx'd associated ... β€’ If response is
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
for age, but she is ... She is sent to CT ... abd w/contrast ... pattern on your differential ... consultation, evaluation
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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... challenging and are associated ... nonpalpable lesions is ... require emergent evaluation ... If the patient is