Right side Hilar Lymphadenopathy Click on image for an enlarged view Causes of hilar lymphadenopathy: Infections (eg: Tuberculosis) Granulomatous diseases (eg: Sarcoidosis, Wegener’s granulomatosis) Neoplasms (eg: Bronchogenic carcinoma)
Hills's sign refers to the increased systolic blood pressure recorded in the lower limb in cases of aortic insufficiency. Normally, the lower limb systolic blood pressure is
Massive pleural effusion – left side Click on image for an enlarged view X-ray chest anteroposterior view showing massive pleural effusion on left side and mediastinal shift to right Patient
Aortic stenosis – rheumatic Click on image for an enlarged view In the following conditions, aortic stenosis can coexist with aortic regurgitation (aortic incompetence). Rheumatic Congenital bicuspid aortic
Electrical activity of heart in atrial fibrillation Progressive fibrosis of the atria is the underlying pathologic change that results in atrial fibrillation Fibrosis of atria can occur due
Components of a joint Enthesis refers to the point where a tendon / ligament is attached to bone The collagen fibers are calcified at this region and integrated
Paraproteinemia refers to increased amounts of a singly type of monoclonal gammaglobulins in the blood It indicates an underlying immunoproliferative disorder Types: Depending on the type of monoclonal gammaglobulins found
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