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Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... zone preference ... is seen in: - UIP ... Differential #Table #Distribution ... 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
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
reticular interstitial pattern ... with a preference ... Radiology #CXR #UIP ... #Interstitial #Pattern ... TractionBronchiectasis #RadiologyAssistant
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
in ground glass pattern ... bronchiolitis, PCP. - Lower ... predominance: UIP ... distribution: Hypersensitivity ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
On the left a chest film of a patient with UIP due to IPF.
The findings on
a patient with UIP ... reticulation with a lower ... and peripheral preference ... also think 'UIP ... Reticular #ILD #RadiologyAssistant