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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... the nodules are diffuse ... likely a random distribution
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
distribution ... basilar predominant distribution ... zone predominant distribution ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Bimodal Age Distribution ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Hypomagnesemia Internal Redistribution ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... in a mosaic distribution ... confluent, HRCT shows diffuse ... Radiology #CTChest #GGO
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... CXR: Peripheral distribution ... pattern, irregular ... lower lung zone, GGO ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
most common types Patterned ... bare patches - Distribution ... bare patches - Distribution ... patches; rarely diffuse ... Bare patches - Distribution
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
Common features and patterns ... dermatitis. 4 Distribution ... Seen in systemic causes ... o Peripheral patterns ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse