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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
the presence of pleural ... fissures. - If pleural ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
the overlap in differential ... diagnosis of perilymphatic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... making an accurate diagnosis ... spare the pleural ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Light's Criteria

Medical Nugget on Light's Criteria for diagnosis of Exudative Pleural Effusion in adults and children.
Light's Criteria ... Exudative Pleural ... LightsCriteria #MedNugget #differential ... #ddxof #pulmonary ... #im #radiology
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... patterns: reticular, nodular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... Interstitial #Pattern #Differential
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
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A solitary pulmonary nodule or
pulmonary nodule ... atelectasis or pleural ... The differential ... diagnosis of SPN ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
irregular lines, nodular ... , pleural thickening ... , cavities • HRCT ... #ILD #diagnosis ... #management
Radiographic appearances of pulmonary diseases in HIV/AIDS Patients
 • Diffuse Interstitial Infiltrates: Pneumocystis jirovecii, M.tuberculosis, Histoplasma
avium complex • Nodular ... Castleman's disease • Pleural ... #diseases #differential ... #diagnosis #chestCT ... #radiology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
fraction < 20% Differential ... Diaqnoses: • ... hepatitis • Pulmonary ... : pleural effusion ... #management #treatment
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... additional findings (pleural ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary