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Emphysematous Prostatitis - Radiography of the kidney, ureter, and bladder showed an atypical focus of gas
computed tomography (CT ... Clinical #Radiology #CT ... #KUB #EmphysematousProstatitis ... #Prostatitis #NEJM
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... Radiology #ChestXRay #KUB ... #CXR #Sensitivity
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Renal Calculus AXR ... KUB - Good far ... Non-contrast CT ... retroperitoneal disease CT-KUB ... lower dose than a CT-based
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
, which showed air ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
Fournier’s Gangrene - Physical examination was notable for necrotic-appearing tissue in the scrotum and perineum, with
in addition to air ... Clinical #Surgery #CT ... #Subcutaneous #NEJM
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
CT demonstrates ... abutting the pleura, air-bronchograms ... On the CT cavitation ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Emphysematous Cystitis - A plain radiograph of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder showed air surrounding the
bladder showed air ... EmphysematousCystitis #Cystiis #CT ... #KUB #NEJM
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
Auto-immune attack on hair ... supine, friction rub ... pleural effusion on CXR
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis - Abdominal radiography (Panel A) and computed tomography (Panel B) revealed gas collection in
Pyelonephritis #CT ... #KUB #NEJM
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
influenza) • CFR ... symptoms Imaging • CXR ... opacities • CT ... consolidations w/ air