Medicine Review
Which disease is suggested by the following Findings?
Bronchoscopy: may demonstrate a ‘cobblestone’ appearance of the mucosa.
Bronchial and transbronchial biopsies usually show non-caseating granulomas.
Bronchoscopy: may demonstrate a ‘cobblestone’ appearance of the mucosa.
Bronchial and transbronchial biopsies usually show non-caseating granulomas.
Sarcoidosis
HRCT: characteristic appearances include reticulonodular opacities that follow a perilymphatic distribution
HRCT: characteristic appearances include reticulonodular opacities that follow a perilymphatic distribution
What are the indications of Systemic corticosteroids in Sarcoidosis?
Indications of Systemic corticosteroids in Sarcoidosis-
Hypercalcaemia,
Pulmonary Function Impairment
Renal Impairment.
Pulmonary Function Impairment
Renal Impairment.
Combination of rheumatoid nodules and pneumoconiosis is known as —-
Caplan’s syndrome
Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of which disease?
Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) characterized by -
Unexplained Dyspnea,
Restrictive Pattern On Pulmonary Function Tests
Elevated Hemidiaphragm.
Unexplained Dyspnea,
Restrictive Pattern On Pulmonary Function Tests
Elevated Hemidiaphragm.
What are the conditions we can find Shrinking lung syndrome?
Shrinking lung syndrome occurs most commonly in systemic lupus erythematosus but there are rare reports of it developing in -
Systemic Sclerosis,
Sjogren's Syndrome,
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Sclerosis,
Sjogren's Syndrome,
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What are the drugs that can cause Pulmonary eosinophilia?
Drugs -causing Pulmonary eosinophilia -
Nitrofurantoin,
para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS),
sulfasalazine,
imipramine,
chlorpropamide,
phenylbutazone
para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS),
sulfasalazine,
imipramine,
chlorpropamide,
phenylbutazone
Goodpasture’s syndrome more common in Men or Women?
Goodpasture’s syndrome: IgG antibodies bind to the glomerular
or alveolar basement membranes
More Common In Men
Almost Exclusively In Smokers
Pathology - Glomerulonephritis and Pulmonary Haemorrhage.
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Pulmonary Infiltrates, Hypoxia and Haemoptysis
Commonly Precede Renal Involvement.
More Common In Men
Almost Exclusively In Smokers
Pathology - Glomerulonephritis and Pulmonary Haemorrhage.
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Pulmonary Infiltrates, Hypoxia and Haemoptysis
Commonly Precede Renal Involvement.
Acute radiation pneumonitis is typically seen within ------------ wks of
lung irradiation
Acute radiation pneumonitis is typically seen within 6–12 wks of
lung irradiation
Enlargement of the hilar
glands with an ‘egg-shell’ calcification is seen in which condition?
Enlargement of the hilar
glands with an ‘egg-shell’ calcification is uncommon and nonspecific finding in Silicosis.
What are the classic signs of Horner's syndrome?
Classic triad -
Miosis -constricted pupil
Partial ptosis,
Anhidrosis -Loss of hemifacial sweating
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Enophthalmos- sinking of the eyeball into the bony cavity that protects the eye.
Miosis -constricted pupil
Partial ptosis,
Anhidrosis -Loss of hemifacial sweating
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Enophthalmos- sinking of the eyeball into the bony cavity that protects the eye.
