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Lobar pneumonia
On the chest x-ray there is an ill-defined area of increased density in the right
Lobar pneumonia ... there is an ill-defined ... This was an acute ... lobar pneumonia ... #Lobar #Pneumonia
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... diagnosis is to ... - Lobar or focal ... usually multiple ill-defined ... #Pulmonary #CXR
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
diagnosis. ... Neoplasm with lobar ... (OP) or chronic ... proteinaceous material ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... ↓Antithrombin Ill ... infiltration) Differential ... Diagnosis: Viral
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
between these chest ... Lobar pneumonia ... (OP) - multiple ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Notice that there are multiple densities in both lungs.
The larger ones are ill-defined and maybe there
larger ones are ill-defined ... possibility of multiple ill-defined ... dealing with the differential ... (OP) also known ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Mydriasis: CN Ill ... herniation (Comatose), Acute ... Psilocybin mushrooms, PCP
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Powassan, louping ill ... unilateral or bilateral ... Streptococcus pneumoniae ... Symptoms: • Acute ... (< 50%) • S. pneumoniae
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
to demonstrate bilateral ... Screening Tests for All ... Screening Tests for Acute ... titer, ACE level, CXR ... (to support a diagnosis