Differentials Flashcards
1
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Thoracic Rads: Alveolar Infiltrate
A
- Pneumonia (bacterial, parasitic, protozoal, viral, aspiration, interstitial)
- Oedema (Cardiogenic vs non-cardiogenic)
- Haemorrhage/contusion
- Primary lung neoplasia
- Metastatic neoplasia
- Atelectasis
- PTE
- Drowning
- Smoke inhalation
2
Q
Thoracic Rads: Bronchiolar Infiltrate
A
- Feline asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Eosinophilic bronchitis
- Peribronchiolar cuffing (e.g. oedema, inflammation)
- Bronchial calcification
3
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Thoracic Rads: Interstitial Pattern
A
- Aging changes
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Lymphoma
- Primary lung neoplasia
- Pulmonary metastasis
- Fungal pneumonia
- Eosinophilic pneumonia
- Foreign body reaction
- Haematoma
- Abscess
- Cyst
4
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Thoracic Rads: Vascular Pattern
A
- Heartworm
- Thromboembolic disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Left to right cardiovascular shunt
