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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 ... the nodules are diffuse ... likely a random distribution
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... exacerbation (any cause ... #Table #CriticalCare
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
distribution ... basilar predominant distribution ... zone predominant distribution ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Bimodal Age Distribution ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... in a mosaic distribution ... The differential ... are confluent, HRCT ... shows diffuse ground
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... CXR: Peripheral distribution ... consolidation and GG pattern ... , cavities • HRCT ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
bare patches - Distribution ... bare patches - Distribution ... hair thinning - Distribution ... Bare patches - Distribution ... irregular borders - Distribution