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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
it can be very difficult ... On a CXR the most ... pattern is also difficult ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... weight loss • Late ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat
Mucoid impaction
Mucus plugs or mucoid impaction can mimick the appearance of lung nodules or a mass.
Sometimes
lungcancer can be difficult ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Radiologists use many terms to describe areas of decreased density or lucencies within the lung, like
This makes it difficult ... visible wall #CXR ... Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Radiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... proliferation rate ... acid, Elevated Cr
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... CKD, CHF, high rate ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... fluid balance, and CXR
Tetralogy of Fallot - Chest XRay

An 18-month-old male presents with his parents who have noticed that
before he has difficulty ... ChestXRay #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Peds #Pediatrics
Here another patient with free abdominal air.
Notice the very thin regular line which is the diaphragm
this is just some plate-like ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Free #Air
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
0 to decrease rate ... node activity (rate ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology ... #cardiology
Hilum Overlay Sign on Chest X-Ray
If a mass is in contact with the pulmonary vessels then,
This was later proven ... XRay #clinical #radiology ... #CXR