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Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... the differential diagnosis ... , is to look at ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
Lobar pneumonia ... Pulmonary hemorrhage ... Sarcoidosis - at ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
COVID-19 Patterns of Lung Findings on Chest CT
1. Reverse Halo Sign
2. ARDS
3. Crazy-Paving Pattern
4. Bilateral Peripheral
Findings on Chest CT ... Consolidation 7. ... Organizing Pneumonia ... #ChestCT #radiology ... #CTChest #diagnosis
Good example of 'shred sign' in a patient with fever, cough and shortness of breath. 

This
example of 'shred sign ... This POCUS finding ... signifies subpleural consolidation ... on CXR/CT imaging ... ultrasound #lung #pulmonary
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
Diffuse consolidation ... Look for other signs ... patients, who have an ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
CT Angiogram Sign on Chest CT
 • Prominent pulm vessels traversing through an area of parenchymal
CT Angiogram Sign ... traversing through an ... of parenchymal consolidation ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... be detected on CT ... or CXR ● PaO2/ ... oxygenation in pneumonia ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... - Local pain at ... tissue damage - CXR ... involvement - CT
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
(CAP) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Pneumonia Signs ... radiograph or CT ... #Pulmonary #Community
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest