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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... nodules along the central ... the nodules are diffuse ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #Nodular ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pathology: • Blood: diffuse ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... encephalopathy, central ... #rapid #pulmonary
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Bimodal Age Distribution ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Cardiogenic pulmonary ... gravitational distribution ... thickening of the central ... #CTChest #LymphangiticCarcinomatosis ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
2.
Reticular pattern ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... and perihilar distribution ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... #Comparison #Table
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 ... #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm