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Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Lung Disease (DCLD ... LIP/FB, LCDD, SS ... Cyst pattern not ... Lung #Disease #DCLD
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
to look at the pattern ... distribution: - Diffuse ... more than one pattern ... called cryptogenic (COP ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CXR
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
- Imaging: • CXR ... consolidation and GG pattern ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... EGPA • ESR and CRP ... capillaritis leading to diffuse ... hemorrhage (DAH) • Diffuse ... • IF staining patterns