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Here another case. On the PA-film a mass is seen that fills the aortopulmonary window. Final
Final diagnosis: ... small cell lungcarcinoma ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #APWindow ... #SCLC #RadiologyAssistant
The PET better demonstrates the extent of the lymphnode metastases in this patient.
Final diagnosis: small cell
Final diagnosis: ... small cell lungcarcinoma ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #PET #APWindow ... #SCLC #RadiologyAssistant
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Release from blast cells ... • Induce blast cell ... common • Imaging: CXR ... #management #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... Lysis of tumor cells ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology