lab values
What does the GFR lab acronym stand for?
Glomerular filtration rate.
Name the most likely differential for this image. A superficial, non tender palpable lump in the axilla of this 23 yo female. It has been present for one month and stable is size. Mildly soft. No other pertinent history.
What is Inclusion cyst
Name in the artifact seen in the LUS
What is posterior shadowing
Elevated amniotic fluid for gestational age. Typically with a vertical pocket greater than 28cm and often seen in duodenal atresia
What is polyhydromnios
This lab value is often elevated due to choledocholithiasis
What is bilirubin
Most common breast malignancy
What is Invasive ductal carcinoma
Name the artifact. The parallel lines emitting from the endometrium likely caused by sound reflection in gas bubbles.
What is ring down artifact
What a key characteristic of a simple cyst
anechoic
A value of less than 5 mIU/mL is indicative of a negative pregnancy.
What is HcG level.
Sudden and rapid decline in renal function which often stems from illness, medication toxicity, dehydration, etc.
What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
A common description/category for this cyst.
What a Complex cyst
Enlargement of the liver above normalcy threshold
What is hepatomegaly
When this lab value is below normal limits it may result in anemia. Decline is often caused by prolonged bleeding. Patient may have symptoms such as sob, weakness, fatigue with light activity.
What is low hemoglobin/RBCs.
Congenital condition where a soft tissue membrane completely covers the vaginal opening.
What is imperforate hymen
Name the artifact emitting from the lateral aspects of this structure
What is edge shadowing
Procedure performed remove excess fluid volume from the abdomen
What is paracentesis
Commonly elevated pancreatic enzyme during acute pancreatitis
What is lipase
Congenital stricture/narrowing in the first part of the small intestine. Typically found prenatally.
What is duodenal atresia
Name the artifact in the far field of this image
What is reverberation
Procedure that involves widening of the cervix for tissue sampling and removal from the endometrial cavity
What is a D&C