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Cavitation - Pneumonia
In virulent pyogenic infections an abscess may form within the consolidated lung as a
can be seen on ... the chest film. ... one month after treatment ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral cavity ... disease b) CHF ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
• Nodular or cavitary ... massiliense in CF ... Mimics TB with: Cavitary ... Complex (MAC): • Acquired ... • Dyspnea, • Chest
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
aches, joint pain, chest ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... India ink prep CSF ... disseminated) can ... fever • Septic shock