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Tree-in-bud
In centrilobular nodules the recognition of 'tree-in-bud' is of value for narrowing the differential diagnosis.
Tree-in-bud describes
of an irregular and ... identified in the lung ... represents dilated and ... #Diagnosis #Pathophys ... #CTChest #TreeInBud
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
film and can suggest ... the diagnosis in ... ill-defined nodules and ... cavitation is seen and ... SepticEmboli #Cavity #RadiologyAssistant
Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
the peripheral lung ... lumen - associated atelectasis ... and sometimes air ... bronchitis, COPD and ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Lung abnormalities mostly present as areas of increased density, which can be divided into the following
Consolidation Atelectasis ... published soon: Chest ... #Diagnosis #Pathophys ... #Radiology #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
Rounded atelectasis
The typical findings of rounded atelectasis on CT are pleural thickening, pleural-based mass and comet
comet tail sign ... The underlying lung ... shrinks and atelectasis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #RadiologyAssistant
he CT shows a lesion that originates in the lung.
Many would have a lungcancer on the
originates in the lung ... their differential diagnostic ... thickening (red arrow) and ... benign lesion and ... #RadiologyAssistant
Silhouette sign
This is a very important sign. It enables us to find subtle pathology and to
subtle pathology and ... and it is bordered ... in the lingula and ... #Diagnosis #Pathophys ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
are insensitive and ... Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis ... PIOPED) study were atelectasis ... and patchy pulmonary ... of the emboli and
CT will also demonstrate signs of congestive heart failure.
On the image on the left notice the
also demonstrate signs ... the dependent and ... the differential diagnostic ... alveolar edema and ... #CTChest #CHF #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
make an informed decision ... is the type of and ... unless prior heart/lung ... Older > 50 years and ... perioperative medical and