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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
about imaging findings ... four patterns: ... the most common pattern ... The cystic pattern ... pattern can be
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
The idiopathic interstitial ... have specific patterns ... on HRCT and histology ... realise, that these patterns ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
demonstrates a reticular interstitial ... pattern with a ... preference at the ... The HRCT demonstrates ... #Pattern #Honeycombing
Sarcoidosis
In this case the chest x-ray shows subtle findings that could be described as fine reticulation.
In
x-ray shows subtle findings ... In many cases a HRCT ... The HRCT - not shown ... Sarcoidosis #Nodular #Interstitial ... #Pattern #RadiologyAssistant
It is usually easy to recognize the pattern of UIP on HRCT. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest #UIP
recognize the pattern ... of UIP on HRCT. ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual #Interstitial ... #Pneumonitis #ILD
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... bronchovascular interstitium ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
one of 8 basic patterns ... of findings will ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to no preference ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
consolidation and GG pattern ... , cavities • HRCT ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... BOOP #pulmonary #ILD
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS ... artifact); (G) UIP pattern ... Clinical #Diagnosis #HRCT ... Correlation #Table #ILD ... #Findings