History of IV drug abuse and hemoptysis.

Jonathan Gordon, M.D., Ph.D.

View content online at: http://www.appliedradiology.com/Quizzes/History-of-IV-drug-abuse-and-hemoptysis-.aspx

Abstract:  44 year old with history of IV drug abuse and hemoptysis.
Loading...
 

Question Text 

Lemierre syndrome is defined as:
 

Answers
 Answer: 1. Septic emboli originating from a pharyngeal infection. 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
Answers
 Answer: 2. Classic triad of mental retardation, hydrocephlus and pulmonary nodules. 
Correct Answer? 
No
Answers
 Answer: 3. Diffuse sclerotic osseous lesions associated with multiple cavitating pulmonary nodules. 
Correct Answer? 
No
Answers
 Answer: 4. Malignant pleural effusions with bilateral cavitary pulmonary nodules. 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
Case Study Link: History of IV drug abuse and hemoptysis.