6 results
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
stool confirmed infection ... E. histolytica infections ... #NEJM #amebic #liver ... #abscess #clinical ... #radiology #CT
Chronic Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava- On physical examination, marked venous dilatation was apparent on
Computed tomographic (CT ... , as seen in a CT ... #clinical #photo ... #radiology #CT ... #NEJM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Skin exam for infection ... b) CHF c) CVA ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic
Pemberton’s Sign in a Patient with a Goiter- Physical examination revealed an enlarged thyroid with no
superior vena cava ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #Pembertons ... #sign #radiology ... #CT #goiter
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
for infection. ... complication is abscess ... Pocket #Hematoma #clinical ... #Pacemaker #photo ... #cardiology
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
progressive bacterial infection ... formation of multiple abscesses ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #