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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... foreign body, cancer
First study the CXR.
We know that in some cases there is an extra joint in the
First study the CXR ... may simulate a mass ... Continue with the PET-CT ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lung #Cancer
When a rib fracture heals, the callus formation may create a mass-like appearance (blue arrow).
Sometimes a
Sometimes a CT is ... necessary to differentiate ... mass. ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Old #RibFracture
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
the duodenum Clinical ... palpable abdominal mass ... • Should be on differential ... no matter how long ... • CT findings