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Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
boot shaped heart caused ... Cyanotc Heart Diseases ... #XRay #CXR #clinical ... #radiology #peds ... #pediatrics #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
Krabbe Disease ... this interesting case ... of Krabbe disease ... testing and expedite treatment ... #Radiology
Progressive Massive Fibrosis on Chest X-Ray
In a construction worker presenting with shortness of breath.
Progressive Massive Fibrosis
interstitial lung disease ... pneumoconiosis which is caused ... by disease progression ... CXR #silicosis #clinical ... #radiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
accumulation of clinical ... Assessment • Clinical ... • Autoimmune diseases ... Adult-onset Still disease ... Treatment: •
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
deficiency, or Wolman’s disease ... acid lipase is critical ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... NEJM #Wolmans #radiology
On the left a case of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia.
It was a patient with low-grade fever, progressive
On the left a case ... and an abnormal chest ... respond promptly to treatment ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #Eosinophilic
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Diagnosis: • Based on clinical ... More likely to cause ... should undergo chest ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... - Improves clinical
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Diagnosis - Clinical ... Clinical DX: - ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... presenting with chest ... Marfans, EDS ... • Aortic valve disease ... deficit • Shock Treatment