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Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
the following findings ... A signet-ring sign ... chronic bronchitis, COPD ... and cystic fibrosis ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Bronchiectasis - ... Causes: • Cystic fibrosis ... obstruction • COPD ... evidence of cystic fibrosis ... Nasal polyps and signs
On the left two cases with chronic consolidation. 
There are patchy non-segmental consolidations in a subpleural
pneumonia the HRCT findings ... In fibrosis there ... will be other signs ... honeycombing or traction bronchiectasis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
combinations of fibrosis ... of NSIP, UIP, OP ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #Idiopathic ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Characteristic finding ... opacities; traction bronchiectasis ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... and confirmatory findings ... LDH • ↑ ESR, CRP
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... fibroblasts → fibrosis ... incidental CXR finding ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs