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CAVITY – a useful mnemonic for the causes of a cavitating lung mass.

C = cancer
mnemonic for the ... causes of a cavitating ... #Mnemonic #Cavitary ... #Lesions #Differential ... #Lung #Pulmonary
CAVITY Mnemonic for Causes of Cavitary Lung Lesions

C - Cancer (SCC, mets)
A - Autoimmune (GPA, RA)
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CAVITY Mnemonic ... for Causes of Cavitary ... #Mnemonic #Cavitary ... #Lung #Pulmonary ... #Lesions #Differential
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
in HIV - Differential ... factor • May cause ... fever, cough and cavitary ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary ... #differential #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... neuroexam - Oral cavity ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
- Symptom management ... plasma exchange; long-term ... Exam findings: ↓ acuity ... autoimmune/infectious causes ... neurology #CNS #Differential