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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
distribution is seen in sarcoidosis ... (COP), chronic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Differential #Table ... Central #Peripheral #RadiologyAssistant
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
- Lung neoplasms ... (OP) or chronic ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... called cryptogenic (COP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... vascular diseases (e.g ... of NSIP, UIP, OP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... ILD #Findings #RadiologyAssistant
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
Batwing A bilateral ... it is seen in pneumonias ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Batwing # ... Differential #RadiologyAssistant
HRCT findings in OP
- Bilateral peripheral consolidations, sharply demarcated.
- Consolidations may be migratory.
- Lesions may show
restricted to areas ... carcinoma, the diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #COP # ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
acute shortness of breath ... Sarcoidosis - at ... nodular interstitial lung ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Longstanding Sarcoidosis
Here a typical chest film in a patient with long standing Sarcoidosis (stage IV).
There is
a patient with long ... The differential diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... #Fibrosis #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... • Diminished breath ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
detected on CT or CXR ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... nutrition ● Treat ... oxygenation in pneumonia ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis