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Wegener's Granulomatosis
By Charbel on Feb 16, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, CHEST, DISORDERS
Wegener's GranulomatosisPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Paranasal sinus congestion and pain
Nasal mucosal ulcerations (with consequent secondary bacterial infection)
Serous or pur… more »
Trauma (Blunt Chest)
By Charbel on Feb 16, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, CHEST, DISORDERS
Trauma (Blunt Chest)Approach to Diagnostic Imaging
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1.Plain chest radiograph
Preferred initial imaging study that can confirm suspected clinical diagnoses (tension pneumothorax, hemoth… more »
Sarcoidosis
By Charbel on Feb 15, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, CHEST, DISORDERS
SarcoidosisPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Asymptomatic (hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy discovered incidentally on a routine chest radiograph)
Constitutional symptoms (fever, wei… more »
Pulmonary Embolism
By Charbel on Feb 15, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, CHEST, DISORDERS
Pulmonary EmbolismPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Nonspecific tachypnea, dyspnea, and hemoptysisMajor Risk Factors
Prolonged bed rest
Recent surgical procedure
Recent myocard… more »
Pulmonary Nodule (Solitary)
By Charbel on Feb 15, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, CHEST, DISORDERS
Pulmonary Nodule (Solitary)Presenting Signs and Symptoms
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Asymptomatic
Incidental finding on a chest radiographCommon Causes
Benign nonneoplastic process (granuloma, arteriovenous… more »
