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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
value, ≤11). ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
0.5 cm2) (see video ... and Panel A; LA ... square meter (normal ... see source for video ... #NEJM #mitral #
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
extent of the nausea ... showed air in the portal ... Clinical #Derm #EM #Radiology ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
10,000) with a normal ... liter (reference value ... Infection can cause ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Coronary Artery Embolism - Etiology and Scoring
Etiology:
 • Direct: Clot (LV thrombus, LAA Thrombus), Valve (Vegetation,
(LV thrombus, LAA ... Thrombus), Valve ... - Most Common Cause ... based on TTE, TEE, CT ... scoring #criteria #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... seen • Chest CT ... - Switch to oral
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... transitioning to oral ... the determined cause ... algorithm #management #cardiology
Pemberton’s Sign in a Patient with a Goiter- Physical examination revealed an enlarged thyroid with no
arms (Panel B and video ... thyroxine was normal ... clinical #photo #NEJM ... Pembertons #sign #radiology ... #CT #goiter
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
with the use of video-assisted ... bacterial infection caused ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... rule out based on normal ... Consider CT. ... vascular injury---> CT ... msk #clinical #video