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Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... Smoking related diseases ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Differential #Table #Distribution
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 ... the nodules are diffuse ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to no preference ... In certain diseases ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
lung disease. ... lung diseases, ... lung diseases is ... various literature references ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Chronic diseases ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Lung Disease (DCLD ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... #DCLD #pulmonary