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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... computerised tomography; ILD ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #HRCT #CTChest
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
hypersensitivity pneumonitis; HRCT ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... fatigue despite clinical ... UC Anemia and IBD ... IDA and active IBD ... fatigue w/ active IBD
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #HRCT #POCUS #Lung ... Correlation #Table #ILD
IUD and Pregnancy on Pelvic Ultrasound
Early gestational sac seen on trans-abdominal, transverse view.  However, is
IUD and Pregnancy ... henneberry_ryan #IUD ... Pelvic #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #clinical #obstetrics
HRCT findings in UIP
Honeycombing consisting of multilayered thick-walled cysts.
Architectural distortion with traction bronchiectasis due to fibrosis.
Predominance
HRCT findings in ... Mild mediastinal ... lymphadenopathy #Clinical ... #Pneumonitis #ILD
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... #Moderate #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
It is usually easy to recognize the pattern of UIP on HRCT. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest #UIP
pattern of UIP on HRCT ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pneumonitis #ILD