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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
perilymphatic, centrilobular ... Random refers to no preference ... Centrilobular distribution ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... related diseases (centrilobular ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... Differential #Table #Distribution
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular ... perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... Nodular #Pattern #NodularPattern ... #Differential #Comparison
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random and centrilobular ... is likely centrilobular ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern