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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome in APML ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... - pulmonary opacities ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF
Pericarditis - Definition and Diagnostic Criteria
Acute Pericarditis 
 • Inflammatory pericardial syndrome to be diagnosed with
) pericarditic chest ... depression on ECG ... imaging technique (CT ... CMR). ... #criteria #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • Chronic ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Blood cultures • CXR ... CT Lung Abscess ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... (e.g. incidental ... CXR finding) ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... , cough, chest pain
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
Increased pulmonary ... related to the pulmonary ... features on the chest ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CHF #CXR #Stages