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Cystic Lung Disease
Upper Lobe Predominant: 
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Paracoccidioidomycosis,
Cystic Lung Disease ... nickmmark #Cystic #Lung ... #Disease #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #pulmonary
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... from the various causes ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
The upper lobe is ... is a possible diagnosis ... airways leading to pulmonary ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis #LAM #RadiologyAssistant
Mediastinal Widening - Differential Diagnosis

 • Vascular: Aortic dissection, Aortic anourysm, Enlarged pulmonary arteries, Venous or
Diagnosis • ... Upper or middle lobe ... Nodule / mass • Masses ... Pericardial effusion • CXR ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
supplying the lung ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... Views of the upper lobe ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... Redistribution #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... in interstitial lung ... seen and in many cases ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
periphery of the lung ... most typical of pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Batwing # ... Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
UIP, NSIP and long ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... Consolidation #Differential ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... Blood cultures • CXR ... #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Upper Lobe Lung ... Therefore, conditions caused ... apices caused by ... #diseases #differential ... #diagnosis #mnemonic