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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... #RadiologyAssistant
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
Ground-glass opacity (GGO ... in ground glass pattern ... predominance: UIP, NSIP ... Centrilobular distribution ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
The predominant finding is ground glass opacity (GGO).
There is very subtle traction bronchiectasis, indicating that the
glass opacity (GGO ... indicating that the GGO ... see the classic distribution ... NonspecificInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
The predominant finding is ground glass opacity (GGO).
There is very subtle traction bronchiectasis, indicating that the
glass opacity (GGO ... indicating that the GGO ... see the classic distribution ... NonspecificInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... The old name is ... Differential #Table #RadiologyAssistant
In the images on your left you can appreciate again the spectrum of findings seen in
findings seen in NSIP ... fine reticular pattern ... Radiology #CTChest #NSIP ... NonspecificInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #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 ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
CXR: Peripheral distribution ... pattern, irregular ... lower lung zone, GGO ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse ... BOOP #pulmonary #ILD
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 ... confluent, HRCT shows diffuse ... Radiology #CTChest #GGO ... HypersenstitivityPneumonitis #RadiologyAssistant