CHEST Flashcards
1
Q
Which chest diseases have a - ve assosciation with smoking
A
- Sarcoidosis
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
2
Q
Sarcoidosis
Age
Sex
Race
A
20 - 30 ‘s
Female pridominance
African american
3
Q
Sarcoidosis
Which lab results are helpful?
A
ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) (non specific).
Hypercalcimea - 10%
Hypercalciuria - 30%
4
Q
Sarcoidosis
Definition
A
Multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology.
Granulomas are non-caseating.
5
Q
Upper lobe nodules
DDx
A
RB ILD
LCH
Sarcoidosis
Silicosis
Infection
Mets unlikely only upper lobes
6
Q
Emphysema
Radiographic findings
A
hyperinflation:
- increased retrosternal clear space
- Increased AP diameter
- Concave diaphragms on LAT
Paucity of vessels
Bulla (cystic airspaces > 1 cm)
