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Under what age is lung cancer considered uncommon?
Under what age is lung cancer considered uncommon?
What is the probability of malignancy for nodules greater than 3 cm?
What is the probability of malignancy for nodules greater than 3 cm?
Which characteristic aligns with benign lesions regarding their margins?
Which characteristic aligns with benign lesions regarding their margins?
How does the size of a nodule affect the probability of malignancy?
How does the size of a nodule affect the probability of malignancy?
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What is a typical pattern of calcification in granulomas?
What is a typical pattern of calcification in granulomas?
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What is the primary characteristic of central cyanosis?
What is the primary characteristic of central cyanosis?
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What is the typical arterial oxygen saturation level associated with cyanosis?
What is the typical arterial oxygen saturation level associated with cyanosis?
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What is a common cause of peripheral cyanosis?
What is a common cause of peripheral cyanosis?
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Which of the following is a critical intervention in managing a patient with an acute situation involving the pulmonary system?
Which of the following is a critical intervention in managing a patient with an acute situation involving the pulmonary system?
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What defines a pulmonary nodule?
What defines a pulmonary nodule?
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Which of these is considered an uncommon cause of pulmonary nodules?
Which of these is considered an uncommon cause of pulmonary nodules?
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What factor increases the likelihood of malignancy in pulmonary nodules?
What factor increases the likelihood of malignancy in pulmonary nodules?
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Which condition is NOT typically associated with central cyanosis?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with central cyanosis?
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What condition is indicated by the accumulation of serous fluid within the pleural space?
What condition is indicated by the accumulation of serous fluid within the pleural space?
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Which nodule size in a low-risk patient requires no follow-up?
Which nodule size in a low-risk patient requires no follow-up?
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What type of pleural effusion is caused by increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased osmotic pressure?
What type of pleural effusion is caused by increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased osmotic pressure?
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In high-risk patients, what is the follow-up time for nodules sized 4-6 mm if unchanged?
In high-risk patients, what is the follow-up time for nodules sized 4-6 mm if unchanged?
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What distinguishes empyema from other types of pleural effusion?
What distinguishes empyema from other types of pleural effusion?
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What is a common cause of chest pain that originates from the lungs?
What is a common cause of chest pain that originates from the lungs?
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Which condition is associated with coughing up blood?
Which condition is associated with coughing up blood?
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What should be considered a serious cause of haemoptysis?
What should be considered a serious cause of haemoptysis?
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Which symptom suggests tuberculosis when present with haemoptysis?
Which symptom suggests tuberculosis when present with haemoptysis?
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Which type of chest pain can be attributed to musculoskeletal issues?
Which type of chest pain can be attributed to musculoskeletal issues?
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Which condition is associated with finger clubbing?
Which condition is associated with finger clubbing?
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What examination findings may assist in diagnosing the cause of haemoptysis?
What examination findings may assist in diagnosing the cause of haemoptysis?
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What is a major concern when a patient presents with chest pain?
What is a major concern when a patient presents with chest pain?
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What investigation is primarily used to identify localized lesions in the lungs?
What investigation is primarily used to identify localized lesions in the lungs?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with haemoptysis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with haemoptysis?
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What should be done first in the management of acute severe haemoptysis?
What should be done first in the management of acute severe haemoptysis?
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Which sign may suggest an underlying systemic disease associated with haemoptysis?
Which sign may suggest an underlying systemic disease associated with haemoptysis?
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Which pulmonary condition is NOT a common cause of haemoptysis?
Which pulmonary condition is NOT a common cause of haemoptysis?
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What is a potential underlying condition for pulmonary infarction?
What is a potential underlying condition for pulmonary infarction?
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Which investigation might reveal pulmonary thromboembolic disease?
Which investigation might reveal pulmonary thromboembolic disease?
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What should be avoided during the acute phase of haemoptysis?
What should be avoided during the acute phase of haemoptysis?
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Study Notes
Presenting Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases
- Chest pain is a frequent symptom of both cardiac and respiratory issues.
Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Central Cardiac Issues
- Myocardial ischemia (angina)
- Myocardial infarction
- Myocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Mitral valve prolapse syndrome
Aortic Issues
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic aneurysm
Esophageal Issues
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal spasm
- Mallory-Weiss syndrome
- Massive pulmonary embolus
Mediastinal Issues
- Tracheitis
- Malignancy
- Anxiety/emotion
Peripheral Lungs/Pleura Issues
- Pulmonary infarct
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Malignancy
- Tuberculosis
- Connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal Issues
- Osteoarthritis
- Rib fracture/injury
- Costochondritis (Tietze's syndrome)
- Intercostal muscle injury
- Epidemic myalgia (Bornholm disease)
Neurological Issues
- Prolapsed intervertebral disc
- Herpes zoster
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Haemoptysis
- Coughing up blood is a serious symptom, and patients typically seek immediate medical attention.
- A proper history (excluding hematemesis, gum, or nose bleeding) is crucial.
- Assume all haemoptysis has a serious cause until proven otherwise.
- Many cases remain unexplained, often due to simple bronchial infections.
- Repeated small haemoptysis or blood-streaked sputum strongly suggests bronchial carcinoma.
Haemoptysis additional causes
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumococcal pneumonia (may cause rusty-coloured sputum and frank haemoptysis)
- Suppurative pneumonic infections (including lung abscess)
- Bronchiectasis and intracavitary mycetoma (can cause catastrophic haemorrhage, with history of TB/pneumonia)
- Pulmonary thromboembolism (a frequent cause).
Physical Examination
- Finger clubbing suggests bronchial carcinoma or bronchiectasis; other signs of malignancy (cachexia, hepatomegaly, lymphadenopathy) should be noted.
- Fever, pleural rub, or consolidation signs point to pneumonia or pulmonary infarction, often associated with unilateral leg swelling/pain (deep vein thrombosis).
- Rashes, haematuria, and digital infarcts suggest underlying systemic diseases (vasculitis).
Causes of Haemoptysis
Bronchial Disease
- Carcinoma (high risk)
- Bronchiectasis (high risk)
- Acute bronchitis
- Bronchial adenoma
- Foreign body
Parenchymal Disease
- Tuberculosis
- Suppurative pneumonia
- Lung abscess
- Parasites (e.g., hydatid disease, flukes)
- Trauma
- Actinomycosis
- Mycetoma
Lung Vascular Disease
- Pulmonary infarction (high risk)
- Goodpasture's syndrome
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis
Cardiovascular Disease
- Acute left ventricular failure
- Mitral stenosis
- Aortic aneurysm
Blood Disorders
- Leukemia
- Haemophilia
- Anticoagulants
Investigations
- Chest X-ray often crucial to view localized lesions (tumour, pneumonia, or tuberculosis).
- Full blood count and clotting screen (essential).
- Bronchoscopy (after acute bleeding subsides) can reveal central bronchial carcinoma and enable tissue sampling.
- CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) useful for identifying pulmonary thromboembolism and other causes not visible on initial X-rays.
Management
- In severe haemoptysis:
- Upright or side lying position (if bleeding location known)
- High-flow oxygen
- Haemodynamic resuscitation
- Bronchoscopy in acute phase may only show blood, making visualization difficult.
- Rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia may be an intervention to stop bleeding.
- Intubation with a divided endotracheal tube may allow for lung ventilation.
- Bronchial angiography/embolization or emergency pulmonary surgery may be life-saving.
Cyanosis
- Abnormal bluish skin discoloration due to reduced hemoglobin.
- Typically reflects arterial oxygen saturation of 85% or less (normal is ≥95%).
Central Cyanosis
- Often results from right-to-left shunting of blood, caused by:
- Structural cardiac abnormalities (e.g., atrial or ventricular septal defects)
- Pulmonary parenchymal or vascular disease (e.g., COPD, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary AV fistula).
Peripheral Cyanosis
- May result from systemic vasoconstriction or localized vascular/venous issues.
- Venous or arterial thrombosis, arterial embolic disease, Raynaud disease.
- In childhood, it often indicates congenital heart disease with right-to-left shunting.
Incidental Pulmonary Nodule on Imaging
- A pulmonary nodule is a round opacity, less than 3 cm in diameter, with clear margins.
- Most are benign, but differential diagnosis extends to early malignant disease, potentially treatable.
Causes of Pulmonary Nodules (Common and Uncommon)
- Common: Bronchial carcinoma, single metastasis, localized pneumonia, lung abscess, tuberculoma.
- Uncommon: Benign tumors, lymphoma, arteriovenous malformation, hydatid cyst, bronchogenic cyst.
Clinical and Radiographic Features Distinguishing Benign from Malignant Nodules
- Risk status of the patient: Age and smoking history strongly affecting malignancy likelihood.
- Size: Nodules larger than 3 cm are almost always malignant.
- Margin: Usually smooth in benign lesions; a speculated margin in malignant lesions.
- Density: Partly solid lesions, ground glass lesions, and significant calcifications or fat tend to be benign.
Pleural Effusion
- Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid (typically serous) in the pleural space.
- Types of effusions:
- Empyema (pus), haemothorax (blood), chylothorax (chyle).
- Transudative effusion often due to increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased osmotic pressure.
- Exudative effusion often due to increased microvascular pressure and/or injury to pleural surface.
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Test your knowledge on the present symptoms of respiratory diseases and differential diagnoses related to chest pain. Examine various conditions affecting the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum, alongside their respective presentations. This quiz will help you understand the overlapping symptoms between cardiac and respiratory issues.
