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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Nodules #Differential ... #Algorithm #RadiologyAssistant
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... with perilymphatic ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #Nodular #Pattern
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic distribution ... Perilymphatic nodules ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Nodular #Differential
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
Nodular pattern( ... with perilymphatic ... distribution, along ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Nodular #Pattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
Perilymphatic distribution ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Pattern #Distribution
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
#Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential # ... Comparison #Table ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... Pattern #Differential
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
- Solitary Pulmonary ... Masses Atelectasis ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Radiology #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
indicates unknown cause ... listed in the table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ILD #Findings ... #RadiologyAssistant
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
- Clinical manifestations ... CXR: Peripheral distribution ... consolidation and GG pattern ... , cavities • HRCT ... #ILD #diagnosis