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The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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attenuation or air-filled ... These include: - Emphysema ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... TractionBronchiectasis #Cysts #Emphysema ... #SignetRing #RadiologyAssistant
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
(centrilobular emphysema ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
Fournier’s Gangrene - Physical examination was notable for necrotic-appearing tissue in the scrotum and perineum, with
revealed subcutaneous emphysema ... in addition to air ... FourniersGangrene #Emphysema ... #Subcutaneous #NEJM
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
without associated pulmonary ... emphysema. ... usually contain air ... #Cavity #Cyst #Emphysema ... #Comparison #RadiologyAssistant
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
more specifically emphysema ... the lungs due to air ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Patterns of Involvement
 • Scarring, Nodules and Consolidation
    - Lobar
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ... Loculated effusion or empyema ... - Air-fluid ... Pal @drdevrad #Pulmonary
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
replacing the air ... can replace the air ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Nontuberculous mycobacteria
Nontuberculous mycobacteria, also known as atypical mycobacteria, are all the other mycobacteria which can cause
which can cause pulmonary ... Notice the air-fluid ... AirFluidLevel #RadiologyAssistant
Pneumorrhachis, Pneumothorax, and Subcutaneous Emphysema - The entrapped air gained access to the epidural space, which
and Subcutaneous Emphysema ... The entrapped air ... to subcutaneous emphysema ... Pneumorrhachis #NEJM
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
the result of air ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant