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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... 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 ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Dialysis: • Access ... Poor flow rates ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages ... disadvantages #nephrology #management
Conjunctival Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis and Management
Pigmented lesions that arise from the conjunctiva include nevus, complexion-associated melanosis
complexion-associated melanosis (CAM ... have a similar appearance ... is essential to differentiate ... #CAM #Melanosis ... #Comparison #Table
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Can be induced ... • Can be associated ... a "wood-grain" appearance ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential