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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... pattern. ... In most cases small ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... reticular, nodular ... seen and in many cases ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... mass - Solitary Pulmonary ... Masses Atelectasis ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Radiology #CXR
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
of pulmonary fibrosis ... A HRCT is needed ... to confirm the diagnosis ... HRCT demonstrated ... #Clinical #Radiology
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... : reticular nodular ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Organizing Pneumonia - Clinical ... consolidation and GG pattern ... irregular lines, nodular ... , cavities • HRCT ... #ILD #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
for follow-up of nodules ... with a benign pattern ... mm depends on clinical ... definitive tissue diagnosis ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary