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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... and centrilobular ... distribution is likely centrilobular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #NodularPattern ... #Differential #Comparison
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Radiology ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... - Metastases: random ... ring sign'. - Centrilobular ... central dot. - LIP #Clinical ... #Differential #Comparison
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... perilymphatic or random ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... Areas of diagnostic ... disease; T2DM, type ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm