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Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
film and can suggest ... the diagnosis in ... the proper clinical ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... can only be confirmed ... suspicion is required ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... infective #NBTE #Marantic
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
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the differential diagnosis ... the surrounding lung ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CTChest ... Cyst #Emphysema #Comparison
Atoll Sign (Reverse-Halo Sign) on Chest CT
 • Central GGO surrounded by a crescentic or circumferential
Sign) on Chest ... consolidation • DDx: COP ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology ... #clinical
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
beneficial when required ... blood flow in the chest ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #comparison
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
features on the chest ... logical sequence of signs ... In daily clinical ... chronic obstructive lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
It can be difficult to distinguish these three entities.
There are two diagnostic hints for further differentiation:
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It can be difficult ... There are two diagnostic ... penicillamine) #Clinical ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Attenuation #Comparison
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary