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Aortopulmonary window
The aortopulmonary window is the interface below the aorta and above the pulmonary trunk and
Here the AP-window ... is convex laterally ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #APWindow ... Fullness #Convexity #AP
Here another case. On the PA-film a mass is seen that fills the aortopulmonary window. Final
aortopulmonary window ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... APWindow #AP #Window
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Checklist Outline ALL ... Check AP window ... #Chest #XRay #CXR ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
The PET better demonstrates the extent of the lymphnode metastases in this patient.
Final diagnosis: small cell
#Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #PET #APWindow ... #AP #Window #Fullness
Nontuberculous mycobacteria
Nontuberculous mycobacteria, also known as atypical mycobacteria, are all the other mycobacteria which can cause
mycobacteria, are all ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral #
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Fat infiltrates maternal ... , ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr, ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... : • Maternal Support ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Radiation Injury
Acute Radiation Toxicity primarily affects rapidly dividing cells based on dosage
Hematopoiteic - Pancytopenia, Infection
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1 Gy = ~10,000 CXRs ... lymphocyte count = ALC ... at 48 hours • ALC ... prognosis • ALC ... Toxicity #diagnosis #management
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
separation of all ... margins of the lateral ... buttress, and the lateral ... Facial #Diagnosis #Management ... #Radiology #Dolans
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... wrist XR, the capitate ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
gallop rhythm), and laterally ... alveolar edema, bilateral ... → no signs of CXR ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #pharmacology