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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... For comparison, ... PFTs #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns ... #Comparison #Normal
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
there are four patterns ... and what kind of pattern ... the most common pattern ... The cystic pattern ... in many cases UIP
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... consolidation - Diffuse ... Nodule - Multiple Masses ... Consolidation #Patterns
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 ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
serial dilution, a pattern ... significant • Pattern ... : The ANA patterns ... not specific ANA Patterns ... Antibodies #ANA #patterns
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... low attenuation pattern ... can be readily ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Radiographic patterns of pneumonia and pathogens to consider.

Cannot be entirely relied upon.  However, they can
Radiographic patterns ... However, they can ... provide useful clues ... , radiographic patterns ... #Pneumonia #Patterns
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
to look at the pattern ... distribution: - Diffuse ... some diseases can ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Abnormal Variability:
Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sinusoidal Pattern ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... planopilaris Pattern ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes