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The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
with a preference ... at the lung bases ... The HRCT demonstrates ... honeycombing and ... #Honeycombing #
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... low attenuation pattern ... distinguished on the basis ... of HRCT findings ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
particularly at the lung bases ... A HRCT is needed ... to confirm the diagnosis ... at the lung bases ... HRCT demonstrated
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to no preference ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #Algorithm
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