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Lung Abscess Flashcards

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What is a lung abscess?

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Cavitating lesion of infection and necrosis

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Causes of Lung Abscess?

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Inadequately treated pneumonia

Aspiration

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Symptoms/Signs

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Swinging Fever
Foul Smelling Sputum
Pleuritic Chest Pain
Haemoptysis
Malaise
Weight Loss
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Investigations

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FBC, CXR, Sputum Culture

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Results of FBC?

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Anaemia and Neutrophilia

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Results of CXR

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Walled cavity with a fluid level

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Treatment for Lung Abscess?

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Antibiotics based on sputum culture

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