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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... the nodules are diffuse ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
perilymphatic distribution ... cysts, evenly distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CTChest ... #Differential #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
perilymphatic distribution ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... Nodular #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #Nodular ... #Differential #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
perilymphatic distribution ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... Nodular #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... the pattern of distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Cardiogenic pulmonary ... gravitational distribution ... #CTChest #LymphangiticCarcinomatosis ... #Differential #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
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Cardiogenic pulmonary ... and perihilar distribution ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... Reticular #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant