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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
pneumonia and UIP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... distal to the DIP ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
is seen in: - UIP ... edema #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
HRCT = high-resolution ... pulmonary fibrosis; UIP ... pneumonitis #IPF #UIP
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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Lung cysts (LAM, LIP ... on the basis of HRCT ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis on HRCT ... disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... in many cases UIP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
resolution of the HRCT ... predominance: UIP ... , NSIP, DIP. - Centrilobular ... bronchiolitis #Diagnosis #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... Chauffer with orthopedic ... follow-up within ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
morphologic findings on HRCT ... findings of NSIP, UIP ... , OP and LIP have ... #Diagnosis #Radiology