Imaging
- Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic lesions for the non-gastroenterologist
A summary of current guidelines from several organizations on the diagnosis and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions.
- The drop of a pin: Accidental ingestion of a sharp foreign body
If endoscopic retrieval fails, conservative management may be appropriate with daily abdominal radiography.
- Should my elderly hospitalized patient with acute onset of altered mental status undergo stat head CT?
Clinical acumen and use of delirium scoring tools help narrow the range of possible causes for the individual patient and guide decisions on the need for further testing and imaging.
- Brodie abscess in an 87-year-old man
Though Brodie abscess is rare in older adults, timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent exacerbation of the abscess and avoid the need for additional surgical treatment, shortening the duration of hospitalization and preventing long-term complications.
- To repeat or not to repeat? Measuring bone mineral density during anti-resorptive therapy or a drug holiday
The authors present evidence for and against monitoring bone mineral density in these patients, arguing against a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Does incidentally detected common bile duct dilation need evaluation?
A patient-centered approach and knowledge of the diagnostic yield of further testing helps determine appropriate management.