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Pulmonary infection Flashcards

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What is pneumonia?

A

inflammation of the functional portion of the lung

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What are the general radiographic findings of pneumonia?

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partial or complete consolidation, silhouette sign, air bronchogram, pleural effusion, lung cavitation, emphyema

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What are the causative agents of pneumonia?

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Streptococcus pneumonia- MC community acquired agent

Haemophilus influenza- common in PTs w/ alcoholism, diabetes, chronic disease

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What is tuberculosis?

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Chronic granulomatous disease due to inhalation of mycobacterium tuberculosis

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What are the 2 categories of TB?

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primary & secondary

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What are radiographic signs of primary TB?

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lymphadenopathy with or without parenchymal consolidation in central lung
GRANULOMA
widened mediastinum & thickened hilar region
residual Ranke complex

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What are radiographic signs of secondary TB?

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parenchymal involvement = incomplete consolidation with strand like radiodensities & cavitations

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Where is secondary TB found in the lung?

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upper lobe/ apex due to greater oxygen tension

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