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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
four patterns: ... reticular, nodular ... common pattern ... The cystic pattern ... pattern can be
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 ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... centrilobular nodules ... Sarcoidosis: nodules ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #Pattern #Comparison
Sarcoidosis
In this case the chest x-ray shows subtle findings that could be described as fine reticulation.
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In many cases a HRCT ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Sarcoidosis #Nodular ... #Interstitial # ... Pattern #RadiologyAssistant
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
Nodular pattern( ... Sarcoidosis: nodules ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #CTChest #Nodular ... #Pattern #Comparison
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pattern. 1. ... Sarcoidosis: nodules ... Sarcoidosis: nodules ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... #Differential #Comparison
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... Non specific interstitial ... Sarcoidosis end-stage ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Sarcoidosis
On a CXR sarcoidosis usually first presents with hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (example).
Parenchymal disease can present
Sarcoidosis On a ... CXR sarcoidosis ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Interstitial # ... Pattern #Sarcoidosis
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
Thickening of the lung interstitium ... cells results in a pattern ... Nodular or irregular ... carcinoma or lymphoma; sarcoidosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT