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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pathophysiology ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Amyotrophic Lateral ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... features developing later ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Control heart rate