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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
of HRCT involves ... the dominant HR-pattern ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Algorithm #ILD
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
is a histologic pattern ... of pulmonary fibrosis ... as a reticular pattern ... This pattern was ... #Clinical #Radiology
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
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Reticular pattern ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #Reticular #Pattern
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Plexiform-lesion formation Clinical ... mosaic parenchymal pattern ... recurrent VTE • RCT ... variables, WHO functional ... variables, WHO functional
On the left a smoker with RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings.
The dominant pattern is ground glass opacification.
Additional
RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings ... The dominant pattern ... mandatory for the interpretion ... of the HRCT. ... #Clinical #Radiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... chest radiograph pattern ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... #Radiology #CTChest