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What is pericarditis?
What is pericarditis?
- Air in the mediastinum
- Death of fat tissue surrounding the heart
- Inflammation of the sac around the heart (correct)
- A tear in the aorta
Which condition is characterized by air in the mediastinum?
Which condition is characterized by air in the mediastinum?
- Epicardial fat necrosis
- Pneumothorax
- Aortic dissection
- Pneumomediastinum (correct)
Which of the following is a key takeaway regarding pleuritic chest pain?
Which of the following is a key takeaway regarding pleuritic chest pain?
- It can be linked to multiple body systems (correct)
- It only relates to respiratory issues
- It requires no diagnostic investigation
- It indicates solely an autoimmune disorder
What should be considered when assessing pleural causes?
What should be considered when assessing pleural causes?
What limits the understanding of the conditions related to the mediastinum?
What limits the understanding of the conditions related to the mediastinum?
What type of pain is directly associated with the movement of the lungs?
What type of pain is directly associated with the movement of the lungs?
Which condition involves inflammation and death of the fat tissue surrounding the heart?
Which condition involves inflammation and death of the fat tissue surrounding the heart?
What is a potential consequence of not thoroughly investigating pleuritic chest pain?
What is a potential consequence of not thoroughly investigating pleuritic chest pain?
Which of the following describes a tear in the inner layer of the aorta?
Which of the following describes a tear in the inner layer of the aorta?
What aspect is crucial for the correct treatment of pleuritic chest pain?
What aspect is crucial for the correct treatment of pleuritic chest pain?
What is the defining feature of pleuritic chest pain?
What is the defining feature of pleuritic chest pain?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the pleura?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the pleura?
What potential cause of pleuritic chest pain affects the lung's structure directly?
What potential cause of pleuritic chest pain affects the lung's structure directly?
Which of the following conditions can lead to pleuritic chest pain caused by bone infection?
Which of the following conditions can lead to pleuritic chest pain caused by bone infection?
Which infection is known for causing muscle pain that can be associated with pleuritic symptoms?
Which infection is known for causing muscle pain that can be associated with pleuritic symptoms?
What condition is specifically linked to a reactive virus that can cause nerve pain?
What condition is specifically linked to a reactive virus that can cause nerve pain?
Which of the following conditions is associated with a blockage that irritates the pleura?
Which of the following conditions is associated with a blockage that irritates the pleura?
What type of chest pain is caused by overuse or injury of chest wall muscles?
What type of chest pain is caused by overuse or injury of chest wall muscles?
Which complication is noted for causing liver capsule inflammation related to pleuritic pain?
Which complication is noted for causing liver capsule inflammation related to pleuritic pain?
What is a potential but less clearly defined cause of pleuritic chest pain involving the spleen?
What is a potential but less clearly defined cause of pleuritic chest pain involving the spleen?
Flashcards
Pericarditis
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection
A tear in the inner layer of the aorta.
Epicardial fat necrosis
Epicardial fat necrosis
Inflammation and death of fat tissue around the heart.
Pneumomediastinum
Pneumomediastinum
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Pleuritic chest pain
Pleuritic chest pain
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Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Investigation
Diagnostic Investigation
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Infectious considerations
Infectious considerations
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Autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune conditions
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Malignancy Considerations
Malignancy Considerations
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia
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Pleuritis/Effusion
Pleuritis/Effusion
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax
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Costochondritis
Costochondritis
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Zoster (Shingles)
Zoster (Shingles)
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Bornholm Disease
Bornholm Disease
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Fracture
Fracture
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Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
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Study Notes
Pleuritic Chest Pain Causes
- Definition: Pleuritic chest pain is pain associated with lung movement. (PLEURITIC = pain with MOVING lungs)
Anatomical Structures and Potential Causes
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Pleura:
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of pulmonary artery)
- Pneumonia (lung infection causing pleura inflammation)
- Pleuritis/Effusion (inflammation of the pleura, possibly with fluid build-up – caused by infection, malignancy, autoimmune, or drugs)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung with air leakage)
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Bone:
- Rib fracture
- Spondyloarthritis (inflammatory diseases affecting spine and joints)
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
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Cartilage:
- Costochondritis (inflammation of cartilage connecting ribs to breastbone)
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Muscle:
- Bornholm disease (viral infection causing muscle pain)
- Strain (overuse or injury of chest wall muscles)
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Nerves:
- Zoster (shingles – reactivation of chickenpox virus causing nerve pain and rash)
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Liver:
- Abscess (pus collection in the liver)
- Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome (liver capsule inflammation linked to pelvic inflammatory disease)
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Spleen, Abdomen, Chest Wall: (Insufficient details provided in source)
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Mediastinum:
- Pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart)
- Aortic dissection (tear in inner layer of aorta)
- Epicardial fat necrosis (inflammation/death of fat around the heart)
- Pneumomediastinum (air in the space around the heart and major vessels)
Key Takeaways
- Movement-Related Pain: Pain is directly linked to lung movement.
- Broad Differential Diagnosis: Causes span diverse body systems (respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular).
- Diagnostic Investigation: Comprehensive investigation needed due to many possible causes.
- Infection, Autoimmune, and Malignancy Considerations: Important to consider these when assessing pleural causes.
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