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Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Head CT 4 mSv ... CT 3 mSv 150 CXRs ... Abdomen CT 5 mSv ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
computed tomography (CT ... the left renal pelvis ... excretory phase on CT ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Bronchitis Diffuse CT ... polyangiitis / microscopic
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Computed Tomography (CT ... — Abdomen and Pelvis ... — Abdomen and Pelvis ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #Table #Risks #
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... considerations for high-risk ... ChestXRay #KUB #CXR
Salmonella Aspiration on Microscopy

66 y/o male with history of coronary artery disease presents with abdominal pain.
Aspiration on Microscopy ... CT abd/pelvis shows ... Salmonella #Aspiration #Microscopy
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
polyangiitis, Microscopic ... • Labs: CBC, cr ... , anti-CCP • CXR ... resolution chest CT
Amiodarone induced thyroid changes

Histopath: Remarkably enlarged follicles, distended with colloid, without 
scalloping, and lined by flattened
flattened follicular cells ... change, Follicular cells ... higher (10%) This risk ... scanning Weigh risks ... Pathology #Clinical #Microscopy
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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tissue damage - CXR ... involvement - CT ... of AFB by smear microscopy