8 results
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography ... #echinococcus #
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
with an epidural component ... assay identified Echinococcus ... Echinococcus is ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Salmonella enterica Aortitis - chest radiograph showed enlargement of the aortic arch, with deviation of the
gas collection #Clinical ... #Radiology #CXR ... #CT #Salmonella ... Enterica #Aortitis #NEJM
Hemothorax after Thoracentesis - Unfortunately, hemothorax developed shortly after the procedure (Panel B). Computed tomography and
embolization (Panel D) #Clinical ... #Radiology #Hemothorax ... #CXR #CT #Angiogram ... Thoracentesis #NEJM
Tracheobronchomegaly - A preoperative chest radiograph was reassessed, and postoperative computed tomography confirmed tracheobronchomegaly (Panel A,
#Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CT #Tracheobronchomegaly ... #NEJM
Splenosis Mimicking Cancer - radiograph of the chest showed nodularity along the left hemidiaphragm (Panel A,
#Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CT #Splenosis ... #Heterotopic #NEJM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management
Large Hiatal Hernia - A chest radiograph showed a large air–liquid shadow in the inferior retrocardiac
#Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CT #HiatalHernia ... #NEJM