Scenarios 25 + 26 - (mini cases)

Question 1

Recall 4 possible causes of cavitating lesions in the heart

Answer 1

Infection
Inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis)
Infarction (PE)
Malignancy

Question 2

Recall 3 possible causes of lung infection that may cause a cavitating lesion to form

Answer 2

1. TB
2. Staphylococcus
3. Klebsiella (most common in alcoholics)

Question 3

What is the most likely diagnosis in a young patient with peripheral oedema and hypoalbuminaemia, that has no heart signs?

Answer 3

Nephrotic syndrome

Question 4

What is the diagnostic level of proteinuria for nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 4

> 3g/day