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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 ... nodules along the central ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #RadiologyAssistant
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
there are four patterns ... low attenuation (table ... have thick walls like ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Central Venous Line ... Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... vs B-LINE PATTERN ... lung US pattern
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
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Reticular pattern ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... predominance (Kerley B lines ... #Comparison #Table ... #RadiologyAssistant
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... lower zone or a central ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
cells results in a pattern ... differential diagnosis (Table ... in interstitial pulmonary ... edema (Kerley B lines ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
fatigue, altered mental ... with presence of pulmonary ... edema (“B-lines ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
lesion has been stable ... with a benign pattern ... probability: Surgical resection ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary ... #Nodules #RadiologyAssistant