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Algorithm and Causes of an Elevated Hemidiaphragm #Diagnosis #Radiology #EM #IM #PCC #Elevated #Hemidiaphragm #ElevatedHemidiaphragm #Diaphragm
Hemidiaphragm #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #EM #IM #PCC #Elevated ... ElevatedHemidiaphragm #Diaphragm #Differential
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... pneumonia • DM risk ... Lung abscess ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Abscess Differential
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
toxo IgG • CNS PCR ... lesions • 80% with lung ... Syphilis • Pyogenic Abscess ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... diagnosis #causes #radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI ... unless prior heart/lung
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Other +s: PCP, Histo ... specificity for IFI in hem ... useful in high risk ... in BAL does not differentiate ... result in + as long