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Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lung disease or CHF ... in cough) • Abnormal ... CXR: refer + order ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal ... CXR/CT • Hematemesis ... Abnormalities • CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup Algorithm ... Gynecomastia is common in clinical ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... In daily clinical ... In these cases comparison ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... node biopsy • Clinical ... artery biopsy • Lab ... values supporting
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
video and Panel A; LA ... square meter (normal ... value, <35). ... was 14 mm Hg (normal ... source for video) #clinical
On the left a patient with CHF. 
There is an increase in heart size compared to
that helpful, but comparison ... films can be of value ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Exacerbation ... #Comparison #RadiologyAssistant
Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
guide confirmatory lab ... treatment with clinical ... • Symmetric abnormal ... • Dec NAA, inc Cho ... Diagnosis #MRI #Clinical
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Can repeat labs ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
5 or elevated Cr ... Diagnosis: • Labs ... common • Imaging: CXR ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... 500 mg QD until normal