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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... four patterns: ... The cystic pattern ... seen and in many cases ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... In most cases small ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Nodular #Pattern
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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- Polycythemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycythemia - Acquired Causes ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... #hematology
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... and obstructive pattern ... Hypertension #PHTN #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology ... #algorithm
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Christmas tree pattern ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential # ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... - (P-ANCA) pattern ... #rheumatology #classification