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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
low attenuation (table ... On a Chest X-Ray ... a CXR the most common ... detected on a chest ... in many cases UIP
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
insertion of a chest ... from these areas ... and perivascular interstitium ... the head, neck, chest ... in subcutaneous areas
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... have specific patterns ... are also common ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Face, upper back, chest ... Erythema with greasy ... - Sun-exposed areas ... Tinea versicolor - Chest ... especially anterior chest
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
cells results in a pattern ... is relatively common ... differential diagnosis (Table ... Kerley B lines on chest ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Lung abnormalities mostly present as areas of increased density, which can be divided into the following
mostly present as areas ... the following patterns ... solitary or multiple Interstitial ... Less frequently areas ... published soon: Chest
Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP, earlier named Hamman Rich Pneumonitis) is a rare idiopathic lung disease characterized
Acute interstitial ... The histologic pattern ... There are areas ... and extensive areas ... #CTChest #AIP #
On the left a patient who is treated with cytotoxic drugs for a hematologic malignancy.
The radiographic
radiographic findings are areas ... and non-specific interstitial ... patients with a UIP ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #DrugInduced
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
and chest pain. ... SpO2 88% on room air ... radiograph pattern ... Contusion Most commonly ... #Radiology #CTChest
Resuscitative Thoracotomy
NOTE: this video is NOT standard technique.
Aka "cracking the chest". A potentially life saving technique
Thoracotomy NOTE: this video ... "cracking the chest ... Decompressing the chest ... relief of pressure&air ... decompress the chest