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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
limitations of X-rays ... UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... ChestXRay #KUB #CXR
Pulsatile AAA on Abdominal Exam

A 66-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of abdominal bloating and
pulsatile abdominal mass ... , which CT angiography ... Clinical #Video #NJEM
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
Clinical #Derm #EM ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
Mucoid impaction
Mucus plugs or mucoid impaction can mimick the appearance of lung nodules or a mass.
Sometimes
lung nodules or a mass ... there are some mass-like ... CT demonstrated ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
• Labs: CBC, cr ... anti-ANCA ab, anti-GBM ... , anti-CCP • CXR ... resolution chest CT
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Renal Calculus AXR ... - Frequent X-rays ... Non-contrast CT ... retroperitoneal disease CT-KUB ... lower dose than a CT-based
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• History of EBV ... ) • CT scan - ... physical exam, CT ... cycles without XR ... ABVD x 2 cycles + XR
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
palpable hepatic mass ... #clinical #NEJM ... hepatic #radiology #CT
Glucagonoma-Associated Rash - The rash involved the arms, genitals, and buttocks and had progressed to the
- The rash involved ... after surgery, the rash ... #Glucagonoma #Rash ... #Microscopy #CT ... #NEJM
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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lesions < 4cm + mass ... enhancement on CT ... diameter - +mass ... effect/Edema • EBV