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Causes of Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign - Anechoic on ultrasound, Well-demarcated on ultrasound/CT,
Causes of Cystic ... contrast - Simple Cysts ... sized kidneys, No cysts ... Multiple bilateral cysts ... Enlarged kidneys, Cysts
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... revealed a large cyst ... #clinical #NEJM ... #echinoccocal #cyst ... #radiology #CT
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
ring-enhancing lesion ... ingestion of amebic cysts ... #NEJM #amebic #liver ... #abscess #clinical ... #radiology #CT
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... enhancement on CT ... Demyelinating disease caused ... "punched-out" cystic
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Infection can cause ... cystic lesions ... in the liver and ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... Nodular or cavitary lesions ... (elevations of liver ... Imaging, high res CT ... #differential #
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
, and multiple liver ... progressive bacterial infection ... caused by actinomyces ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #