9 results
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
fibrosis) Physical Examination ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... high-resolution chest CT
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
uptake of oxygen, elimination ... apices caused by ... - Langerhans cell ... #differential #diagnosis ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
- The physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... a normal white-cell ... #clinical #NEJM ... #CT #ultrasonography
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... appreciate on a cest ... in Langerhans cell ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma ... .Physical examination ... biopsy confirmed a diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
DIAGNOSIS • Imaging ... : X-rays, CT, or ... through histological examination ... • Laboratory Tests ... : Blood tests to
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
revealed multiple pulmonary ... patient received a diagnosis ... bacterial infection caused ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Hydatidosis- Physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... elevated total white-cell ... Infection can cause ... the liver and lungs