48 results
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... Pulmonary edema #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
yield of available diagnostic ... comorbidities, & patient preferences ... , and patient preferences ... disease; and patient preferences ... 70% to 90% for a diagnosis
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
also uncommon HRCT-presentations ... 80 - 90% of all diagnoses ... various literature references ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... SHITFACED #Mnemonic #HRCT
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
viewer quickly diagnose ... #hyperthermia #diagnosis ... management #treatment #algorithm ... References: ... hyperthermia: Diagnosis
Graft-Verus-Host Disease (GVHD) - Quick Reference Sheet
Multisystem disorder that is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic
(GVHD) - Quick Reference ... cell transplant (HCT ... CheatSheet #Transplant #Diagnosis
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Neuroleptic malignant ... antipsychotics) • Malignant ... twitter.com/AAGBI Quick Reference ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... Random refers to no preference ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Consumption ... #Pancytopenia #Workup ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... • High PTHrP: Malignancy ... #Algorithm #Workup
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... Parasitic, Viral • Malignancy ... Lung #Disease #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #lesion