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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Warm ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Aspiration - Pulmonary ... edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Pre-Renal:
 • Hypovolemia, Cardiorenal, Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia, Renal
- Differential Diagnosis ... , Cardiorenal, Distributive ... Protein) • AIN: Medication ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... nephrology #causes #algorithm
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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Shock Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... hypertension Distributive ... pancreatitis • Medication ... #Algorithm #shock
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... perilymphatic distribution ... LIP #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CTChest ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Normal or negative ... or peripheral distribution ... #differential #diagnosis ... #cardiology
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... making an accurate diagnosis ... randomly distributed relative ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Characteristics of Selected Pneumonias

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Gram-positive diplococci. 
Haemophilus influenzae. Pleomorphic gram-negative coccobacilli. 
Staphylococcus aureus. Plump
Plump gram-negative ... Gram-negative rods ... Pneumonia #Patterns #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table ... #Presentation #Pulmonary