SOE 736: Lung Resection Surgery IntroductionA 78-year-old female is booked for a carpal tunnel operation. On pre-operative assessment, she complains of a chronic cough and weight...
Chest X-ray 5-days post-operatively you review the patient who is being treated for a wound infection. A wound swab has been sent for culture and has grown...
What is the differential diagnosis for a unilateral hilar mass? Infection TuberculosisLung Abscess Inflammation Lymphadenopathy Tumour Primary bronchogenic carcinoma LymphomaMetastatic neoplasm Vascular Pulmonary artery aneurysm /...
How would you determine the diagnosis? Detailed clinical history & examination Full blood panel including infection and inflammation screen CT thorax (+/- PET scan) Bronchoscopy Biopsy (bronchoscopic or CT...