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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
left in order of relative ... in collagen vascular ... of NSIP, UIP, OP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... vascular congestion ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #cardiology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Hyperviscosity, - Vascular ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... levels >1g/L • Negative ... • TTP, HUS and HIT ... Antiphospholipid syndrome
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... appreciate on a cest ... in many cases UIP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... intrapulmonary vascular ... 10 minutes of rest ... vascular dilation ... - Positive findings
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
aureus, Coagulase-negative ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... Cholesterol emboli syndrome ... insult due to vascular ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... and bullous or vesicular ... discrepancies Findings ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... Cryoglobulins • HIV
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
compression (MRI) and findings ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... tested and if negative ... , MOG-IgG test should
Intraarticular Chondroma - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Subtle soft-tissue infrapatellar mass seen obscuring Hoffa's fat pad.
Intraarticular Chondroma - MSK ... Findings: • Subtle ... although isointense relative ... • Best diagnostic ... #diagnosis #msk
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... with presence of pulmonary ... have achieved negative ... acute coronary syndrome ... algorithm #management #cardiology