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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #RadiologyAssistant
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... perilymphatic distribution ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Comparison #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... Pulmonary edema #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Differential #Table #Distribution ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic distribution ... the reticular pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Comparison #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... Differential #Table #RadiologyAssistant
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
entities manifest as diffuse ... also uncommon HRCT-presentations ... some of them the old ... SHITFACED #Mnemonic #HRCT ... #RadiologyAssistant
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... consolidation - Diffuse ... Masses Atelectasis #Diagnosis ... Consolidation #Patterns ... #RadiologyAssistant
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 ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Comparison #Table #RadiologyAssistant
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 ... presentations - ILD ... #Diagnosis #differential