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Fournier’s Gangrene - Physical examination was notable for necrotic-appearing tissue in the scrotum and perineum, with
perineum, with areas ... Clinical #Surgery #CT ... #Subcutaneous #NEJM
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymadenopathy, clubbing, chest ... refer + order CT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
especially in areas ... sun (e.g., palm creases ... is suspected: chest ... x-ray and/or CT ... , abdominal CT,
Gas in the Left Atrium and Ventricle - Computed tomographic (CT) angiography of his chest, abdomen,
Computed tomographic (CT ... angiography of his chest ... CTS #Radiology #CT ... #CTChest #AtrialEsophagealFistula ... #Fistula #NEJM
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... DrEricStrong #FUO ... #Algorithm #Fever
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Yellowish-red plaques with greasy ... scalp/face/central chest ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Head Cheese Sign on Chest CT
 • Juxtaposition of distinct radiographic areas of low, normal and
Cheese Sign on Chest ... CT • Juxtaposition ... distinct radiographic areas ... doi.org/10.1016/j.chest ... #Cheese #Sign #CT
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
- gastric and breast ... Chest CT: • Ground-glass
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
• Pleuritic chest ... Uremia (blood urea ... infiltrate by chest ... radiograph or CT
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Unknown Origin (FUO ... ) Diagnostic Algorithm ... lower extremities, CT ... of chest and abdomen ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT