4 results
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... (centrilobular emphysema ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... These include: - Emphysema ... on the basis of HRCT ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
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 ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... low attenuation (emphysema ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm