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CAVITY – a useful mnemonic for the causes of a cavitating lung mass.

C = cancer
mnemonic for the causes ... mass. ... C = cancer - ... bronchogenic cyst #Diagnosis ... #Differential #
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Chronic Cough - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) • Abnormal CXR ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
First study the CXR.
We know that in some cases there is an extra joint in the
First study the CXR ... lung cancer is ... also seen on the lateral ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lung #Cancer
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... foreign body, cancer
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
arise within a mass ... diagnosis there ... the surrounding lung ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Radiology #CTChest #Cavity
Broncholithiasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Also known as: Lung stones, pulmoliths, pneumoliths, bronchial calculi
 •
Broncholithiasis - Differential ... Also known as: Lung ... Broncholithiasis - Clinical ... Bronchoscopy can miss ... Noninfectious Causes
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Pathogenesis and clinical ... of the mastoid cavity ... membrane • Through lateral ... fluctuant, tender mass ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
= nonspecific (nausea ... AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... infiltration) Differential ... Diagnosis: Viral ... Support - Critical
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung ... Patient had CXR ... This case again ... Diagnosis made at ... Ultrasound #POCUS #clinical
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... • Nodular or cavitary ... disease, alcohol, cancer ... • Clinical (Symptoms ... NTM #Infections #differential