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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... bronchovascular interstitium ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
On HRCT there are ... reticular, nodular ... , high and low attenuation ... is reticular. ... #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... Comparison #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
demonstrates a reticular ... interstitial pattern ... The HRCT demonstrates ... #Interstitial # ... TractionBronchiectasis #RadiologyAssistant
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation ... pattern (2) 1. ... Non specific interstitial ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Comparison #Table #RadiologyAssistant
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 ... : reticular nodular ... high attenuation ... perilymphatic or random ... Interpretation #Algorithm
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
manifests as a reticular ... A HRCT is needed ... HRCT demonstrated ... #Interstitial # ... #RadiologyAssistant
Cystic versus Reticular
It can be difficult to determine whether we are dealing with a reticular pattern
pattern. ... pattern. ... of such cases a HRCT ... CTChest #Cystic #Interstitial ... LangerhansCellHistiocytosis #LCH #RadiologyAssistant
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
Patterns - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reticular ... Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial ... Nodular: • Random ... HighRes #Chest #CT #Patterns
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
2.
Reticular pattern ... incidental finding in HRCT ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #CTChest #Reticular ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant