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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... centrilobular or random ... Random refers to ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #NodularPattern
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
perilymphatic, random ... pattern is either random ... it is likely a random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... Miliary TB: random ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... Miliary TB: random ... bronchiolitis: ill ... Nodular #Pattern #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #Table
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS ... Clinical #Diagnosis #HRCT ... #Correlation #Table ... #ILD #Findings
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... perilymphatic or random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm #ILD
Risk factors
Defining high- or low-risk is currently more difficult than it was in the old guideline.
Previously
it was in the old ... exposure to asbestos, radon ... characteristics alone (See Table