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Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
determine the cause ... considered, like acute ... Lobar pneumonia ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CXR ... #Lobar #Consolidation
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
between acute consolidation ... Neoplasm with lobar ... - Chronic post-infection ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CXR #Consolidation
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... from the various causes ... patients, who have an acute ... infection, ARDS ... #CXR #Diffuse #
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
- Lobar or focal ... For instance a lobar ... pneumonia caused ... #CXR #Consolidation ... #Lobar #Diffuse
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - Differential ... 103-104°F) • Lobar ... pneumonia • Acute ... Causes: • Still's ... Fever #Patterns #Differential
Pulmonary sequestration
This is an uncommon cause of lobar consolidation.
It is a congenital abnormality.
A nonfunctioning part of
Pulmonary sequestration ... is an uncommon cause ... of lobar consolidation ... with recurrent infection ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... and dyspnea • Lobar ... factor • May cause ... infiltrates or lobar ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary