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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... breath sounds • Rales ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
heart valves • MRI ... common, Aortic root abscess ... often seen • MRI ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... present in 15% of cases ... Imaging: - MRI ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... - Generally >3 cm
Conjunctival Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis and Management
Pigmented lesions that arise from the conjunctiva include nevus, complexion-associated melanosis
Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis ... have a similar appearance ... is essential to differentiate ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Comparison #Table
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Can be induced ... a "wood-grain" appearance ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
Disease & New Diagnosis ... Staging - Assess ... Disease Activity (MR ... EUA) - Consult CRS ... Cancer #algorithm #management