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Radiologists use many terms to describe areas of decreased density or lucencies within the lung, like
, like cyst, cavity ... chest X-ray, we ... #CXR #Lucency #Differential ... #Lung #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... On a Chest X-Ray ... cest x-ray. ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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cysts (LAM, LIP ... diseases with a ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... LowAttenuation #Differential
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
consolidation as a ... diagnosis there ... the surrounding lung ... associated pulmonary ... #Clinical #Diagnosis
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Lung Nodule - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Years Without a ... • Bronchogenic Cyst ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
There is a lung ... possible diagnosis ... LAM is a rare lung ... airways leading to pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
cortex • If a ... nerve [can't make A-OK ... Splint: Posterior long ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... parenchyma in a ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #differential
Pericardial cyst
Pericardial cysts are connected to the pericardium and usually contain clear fluid.
The majority of pericardial
arise in the anterior ... proximal aorta and pulmonary ... On the chest x-ray ... as if there is a ... #Clinical #Radiology
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
- Lung ultrasound ... look for focal a-lines ... - CBC with differential ... as clinically indicated ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm