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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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of Hemoptysis - Differential ... Malformation Normal ... CXR/CT • Hematemesis ... Abnormalities • CHF ... polyangiitis Vascular
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Edema - Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... ischemic changes CXR ... vascular congestion ... #diagnosis #cardiology
ARDS/VALI progression over the course of 1 week 
 (a) Day 1 - No pathological findings.
The normal-sized ... heart and vascular ... structures help in the differential ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #ChestXRay
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
cardiogenic edema, to differentiate ... Look for other signs ... may still have a normal ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... The pulmonary vascular ... during a period of CHF ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Cathepsin G release → vascular ... - pulmonary opacities ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... 500 mg QD until normal
There are three principal varieties of pulmonary edema: cardiac, overhydration and increased capillary permeability (ARDS). 
The
principal varieties of pulmonary ... The vascular pedicle ... edema (6): - Normal ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Vascular
Previous normal chest x-ray (left) and CHF stage II with perihilar haze (right). On the left
Previous normal ... diameter of the pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... CHF #Vascular #Engorgement
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... pulse deficits vascular ... strength & enzymes normal ... affects the skin, neurologic
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Blood cultures • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #