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Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
can suggest the diagnosis ... feeding vessel sign ... feeding vessel sign ... Radiology #CXR #CTChest ... SepticEmboli #Cavity #RadiologyAssistant
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pericardial ... Thickening/Masses Chest ... Interstitium • ILD ... • CHF • Sarcoidosis
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... CHD, congenital ... hypertension; CXR, chest ... bronchopulmonary dysplasia; CLD ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Tram Track Sign on Chest CT
 • Parallel, non-tapering airways, extending to the lung periphery.
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Tram Track Sign ... bronchiectasis, CF ... , ILD, necrotizing ... #Tram #Track #Sign ... Lung #Pulmonary #diagnosis
HRCT findings in OP
- Bilateral peripheral consolidations, sharply demarcated.
- Consolidations may be migratory.
- Lesions may show
restricted to areas ... carcinoma, the diagnosis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... Organizing #Pneumonia #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
On the left a patient with DIP.
The HRCT shows diffuse areas of ground-glass density in the
shows diffuse areas ... abnormalities and signs ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... DesquamativeInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Infants ≤6 months old ... before performing echocardiogram ... purposes of this algorithm ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... hyperglycemia —+ mild ... is suspected: chest ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Mediterranean areas ... associated with mild ... in the knee-to-chest ... Positive Carnett's sign ... #differential #diagnosis
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant