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Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
computed tomography (CT ... the left renal pelvis ... Pyuria #Smear #AFB ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
#Clinical #Derm ... #EM #Radiology # ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
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 ... aortitis, in some series ... Salmonella #Aspiration #Microscopy
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
polyangiitis, Microscopic ... testing: anti-ANCA ab ... , anti-GBM ab, ANA ... resolution chest CT
Grouped Pustules on an Erythematous Base - On physical examination, grouped, coalescing pustules that had scalloped
Microscopic examination ... multinucleated giant cells ... #Clinical #Derm ... #Pathology #Herpes ... #NEJM
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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less than 200 cells ... more than 200 cells ... antiretroviral therapy Herpes ... enhancement on CT ... effect/Edema • EBV
Glucagonoma-Associated Rash - The rash involved the arms, genitals, and buttocks and had progressed to the
Clinical #HONC #Derm ... Glucagonoma #Rash #Microscopy ... #CT #NEJM
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Multinucleated giant cells ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... pain and GN Anti-GBM
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
radiation of life: A CT ... radiation of a few CT ... into relatable term ... helps from an understanding ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT