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Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
Multiple masses ... is very long. ... differentiate multifocal consolidations ... #Management #Radiology ... #Lung #Multiple
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
and chronic consolidation ... In chronic disease ... - Lung neoplasms ... disease that is ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
determine the cause ... like acute or chronic ... nodular interstitial lung ... disease, that is ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Dyspnea (underlying lung ... refer + order CT ... History of cancer, lung ... disease #Chronic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Diffuse Lung Disease. 
Collagen vascular 
 - Scleroderma 
 - Rheumatoid arthritis 
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Causes of Diffuse ... Lung Disease. ... Infectious - Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Diffuse #Lung
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
with airspace disease ... you think of the causes ... UIP, NSIP and long ... the alveoli and cause ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Ground Glass Opacities on Lung CT - Pathophysiology
Ground glass opacity lung is denser (whiter) than normal
Glass Opacities on Lung ... CT - Pathophysiology ... as compared to consolidation ... often, GGO is caused ... Pathophysiology #Radiology
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
distribution of consolidation ... periphery of the lung ... frequently seen in chronic ... lung disease. ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... pneumonia • Chronic ... seen • Chest CT ... Management: •
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
• Secondary to chronic ... lung disease (COPD ... hypertension Management ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Management