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Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
the following findings ... A signet-ring sign ... The most common cause ... COPD and cystic fibrosis ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... Most Common Causes ... : • Cystic fibrosis ... evidence of cystic fibrosis ... Nasal polyps and signs
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
indicates unknown cause ... combinations of fibrosis ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #Idiopathic ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
common assessment findings ... finding: maternal ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... - The classic signs
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
inflammation tends to cause ... interstitial lung disease/pulmonary ... fibrosis (mechanism ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
On the left two cases with chronic consolidation. 
There are patchy non-segmental consolidations in a subpleural
On the left two cases ... pneumonia the HRCT findings ... will be other signs ... honeycombing or traction bronchiectasis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... fibroblasts → fibrosis ... incidental CXR finding ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Characteristic finding ... opacities; traction bronchiectasis ... Exclude other causes ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... and confirmatory findings
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
A 39-year-old ... American male in mild ... Vital signs: BP ... physical exam findings ... Most commonly caused