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Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis (PPFE) on Chest CT
47 M with idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis. Typical imaging findings:
- Upper lobe
(PPFE) on Chest ... findings: - Upper lobe ... subpleural and pleural fibrosis ... radiology #clinical #pulmonary ... #CXR
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Upper Lobe Lung ... Radiation C - Cystic Fibrosis ... Pulmonary Diseases ... With Upper Lobe ... #differential #diagnosis
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
The upper lobe is ... cyst in the upper lobe ... is a possible diagnosis ... airways leading to pulmonary ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
Anemia Eyes: • Globe ... pleural effusion on CXR ... interstitial lung disease ... /pulmonary fibrosis ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
fibrotic lesions ... Progression: • Upper lobe ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... and Culture • CXR ... • Check CXR and
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
fibrotic lesions ... Progression: • Upper lobe ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... and Culture • CXR ... • Check CXR and
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level.
The upper lobe is still attached to the chest wall
The upper lobe is ... cyst in the upper lobe ... is a possible diagnosis ... airways leading to pulmonary ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR