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It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
differentiate between acute ... - Lung neoplasms ... proteinaceous material ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
determine the cause ... edema - filling ... of the alveoli ... nodular interstitial lung ... #CXR #Lobar #Consolidation
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
Is it pus, edema ... UIP, NSIP and long ... and cause consolidation ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... is pulmonary edema ... patients, who have an acute ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pneumonia: - Consolidation ... - Supleural Consolidations ... pleura in severe cases ... Edema: - Widespread ... the severity Acute
ARDS/VALI progression over the course of 1 week 
 (a) Day 1 - No pathological findings.
consolidations ... Progressing to diffuse alveolar ... involvement, with “white lung ... oedema due to heart ... #CXR #ChestXRay
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... edema must be present ... detected on CT or CXR ... there is no clear cause
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
Batwing A bilateral ... most typical of pulmonary ... edema, both cardiogenic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Batwing #
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... ischemic changes CXR ... lung injury (TRALI ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
(alveolar edema ... consolidations ... After treatment ... #CXR #CHF #Alveolar ... #Pulmonary #Edema