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Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential ... #Table #Distribution ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to no preference ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern ... Comparison #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... MultipleNodules #Nodules #Differential ... #Algorithm #RadiologyAssistant
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
Ground-glass opacity (GGO ... in ground glass pattern ... Centrilobular distribution ... #GroundGlass #Differential ... #RadiologyAssistant
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... in a mosaic distribution ... The differential ... Radiology #CTChest #GGO ... HypersenstitivityPneumonitis #RadiologyAssistant