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Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
The differential diagnostic ... most important diagnoses ... listed in the table ... #Management #Radiology ... #Lung #Multiple
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
and cardiogenic pulmonary ... (COP), chronic eosinophilic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Secondary to chronic lung ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Radiologists use many terms to describe areas of decreased density or lucencies within the lung, like
lucencies within the lung ... figger out what the pathology ... #Differential #Table ... #Pulmonary #Diagnosis ... #Radiology
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Upper Lobe Lung ... Sarcoidosis E - Eosinophilic ... aspergillosis - Chronic eosinophilic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
or tumor cells (Table ... UIP, NSIP and long ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Electrical Storm ES diagnosed ... cardioversion Stable ... Normal QTc • Long ... #VTach #diagnosis ... #cardiology
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
responses of the lung ... involvement of the lung ... listed in the table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
the differential diagnosis ... - Lung neoplasms ... OP) or chronic eosinophilic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR