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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
reticular, nodular, high ... On a Chest X-Ray ... pattern can be ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT ... Patterns - Differential ... Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial ... #CT #Patterns # ... #radiology
Head Cheese Sign on Chest CT
 • Juxtaposition of distinct radiographic areas of low, normal and
Cheese Sign on Chest ... distinct radiographic areas ... low, normal and high ... #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology
Lung abnormalities mostly present as areas of increased density, which can be divided into the following
mostly present as areas ... density, which can ... solitary or multiple Interstitial ... Less frequently areas ... published soon: Chest
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... K, high Phos, high ... interventional radiology ... renal failure, pulmonary
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
• Bronchial breath ... Uremia (blood urea ... radiograph or CT ... Nares screening: High ... Management #treatment #Pulmonary
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Aspergillosis • High ... • CT: Halo sign ... , Shortness of breath ... fever, rales, interstitial ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
nodules Previous chest ... scans, which can ... with a benign pattern ... aspiration (TBNA) High ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
with shortness of breath ... The breath sounds ... radiograph pattern ... wall following high ... #Radiology #CTChest