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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 ... = interstitial lung ... pulmonary fibrosis; UIP
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
transbronchial lung ... hypersensitivity pneumonitis; HRCT ... computed tomography; UIP ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Lung Nodules - Differential Diagnosis by Distribution
 • Centrilobular: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis, Infectious Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis,
Lung Nodules - Differential ... Pneumonitis, RB-ILD ... , Amyloidosis, LIP ... Carcinomatosis • Random ... BrighamChiefs #Lung
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... centrilobular or random ... Random refers to ... structures of the lung ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... is seen in: - UIP ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS ... correlation in normal lung ... artifact); (G) UIP ... Clinical #Diagnosis #HRCT ... #Table #ILD #Findings
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
Interstitial Lung ... Bird fanciers' lung ... (coal workers' lung ... interstitial pneumonia (DIP ... interstitial pneumonia (AIP
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random ... it is likely a random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
COVID-19 Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical and laboratory testing
Lung Ultrasound
HRCT scan
In-hospital treatment
Severity assessment and respiratory support 
Post-mortem
laboratory testing Lung ... Ultrasound HRCT ... Post-mortem studies Long-term ... follow-up -
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