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Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
findings confirmed a diagnosis ... amyloidosis is a well-recognized ... Early diagnosis ... amyloidosis #clinical #photo ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Laryngocele- ...On physical examination, he had nontender, compressible swelling in the left cervical region that transmitted
A diagnosis of laryngocele ... which showed a well-defined ... #NEJM #clinical ... laryngoscope #radiology #CT
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
The white-cell count ... He received a diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... per μL • Diagnosis ... enhancement on CT ... periventricular areas ... #differential #diagnosis
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to impaired B-cell ... late adulthood • Diagnosis ... - gastric and breast ... Chest CT: • Ground-glass ... conditions Diagnosis
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
hyperkeratotic central areas ... ringworm, was diagnosed ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis
Head Cheese Sign on Chest CT
 • Juxtaposition of distinct radiographic areas of low, normal and
Sign on Chest CT ... distinct radiographic areas ... attenuation • DDx: sub-acute ... #Cheese #Sign #CT ... Lung #Pulmonary #diagnosis
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... Uremia (blood urea ... count < 4,000 cells ... radiograph or CT ... Pneumonia #CAP #Diagnosis
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma ... that were in his breast ... biopsy confirmed a diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Acrobatic Lice - Dermoscopy revealed a nit firmly attached to the pubic hair, as well as
pubic hair, as well ... other hair-bearing areas ... Phthirus pubis was diagnosed ... #Pediculosis #NEJM