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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Algorithm Massive ... Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Abnormalities • CHF ... #Pulmonary #Massive
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Algorithm Red ... disease or CHF) ... Abnormal physical findings ... ) • Abnormal CXR ... refer + order CT
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
Increased pulmonary ... chronic obstructive lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CHF #CXR #Stages ... #Findings #Signs
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Immunocompromised status ... status NTM Cause ... massiliense in CF ... Lung Disease: ... Imaging, high res CT
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
injury → mucous stasis ... Connective tissue diseases ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... high-resolution chest CT
Broncholithiasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Also known as: Lung stones, pulmoliths, pneumoliths, bronchial calculi
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Also known as: Lung ... stones, pulmoliths ... Bronchiectasis • Massive ... bronchus • Chest CT ... Tracheobronchial Diseases
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Findings on bronchoscopy ... evaluation indicated stage ... IV disease... ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #