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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Vasculitis Infection ... Vasculitis • ... Lupus Erythematosus ... Goodpasture's Syndrome • Granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Fever, Hematuria, Hemoptysis ... (Eosinophilic granulomatosis ... polyangiitis, Granulomatosis ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Investigations • Labs: CBC
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... (GRANULOMATOUS ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... infiltrates, hemoptysis ... infiltrates/cavities, hemoptysis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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glomerulonephritis - Granulomatous ... ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... (Granulomatous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... Lab Tests: • CBC
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis: • CBC ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... Diagnosis: • Vasculitis ... (e.g., Granulomatosis ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary