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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
with a palpable hepatic ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM ... #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
TEE) • Chest CT ... pulmonary embolization ... for metastatic infection ... • Persistent fever ... Internet Book of Critical
Broncholithiasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Also known as: Lung stones, pulmoliths, pneumoliths, bronchial calculi
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control of the infection ... Broncholithiasis - Clinical ... • Wheezing • Fever ... bronchus • Chest CT ... neoformans • Actinomyces
Good example of 'shred sign' in a patient with fever, cough and shortness of breath. 

This
a patient with fever ... pneumonia on CXR/CT ... sign #pneumonia #clinical ... #photo #ultrasound ... #lung #pulmonary
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Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
revealed multiple pulmonary ... , and multiple liver ... progressive bacterial infection ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
Heparin increases ... NEVER attempt to ... systemic signs (fever ... Pocket #Hematoma #clinical ... #Pacemaker #photo