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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... likely a random distribution ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extremities - Distributive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Decompensated Distributive ... #causes
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... Peripheral distribution ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... In most cases small ... Random distribution ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Distribution #
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... exacerbation (any cause ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... #Table #CriticalCare
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... #Clinical #Radiology ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
Nodular pattern( ... perilymphatic distribution ... #Clinical #Radiology ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Aspiration - Pulmonary ... edema #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... hypertension Distributive ... #shock #causes