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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... NodularPattern #Nodular
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
diseases with a nodular ... histiocytosis: early nodular ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #Nodular #Pattern
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
in differential diagnosis ... and the nodular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Perilymphatic #Nodular
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Arrhythmias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... dizziness, syncope, chest ... pathway • Scar ... #Algorithm #causes
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
yield of available diagnostic ... growth with chest ... nonsurgical biopsy with bronchoscopy ... Current bronchoscopy ... 70% to 90% for a diagnosis
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
patterns on a chest ... opacities - Fine Nodular ... interstitial opacities Nodule ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule ... Masses Atelectasis #Diagnosis
Chest XRay Nodule / Mass Pattern - Differential Algorithm #Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary #CXR #Nodule #Mass #Pattern
Chest XRay Nodule ... - Differential Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #CXR #Nodule ... #Differential #Algorithm
Tree-in-bud
In centrilobular nodules the recognition of 'tree-in-bud' is of value for narrowing the differential diagnosis.
Tree-in-bud describes
centrilobular nodules ... the differential diagnosis ... irregular and often nodular ... #Diagnosis #Pathophys ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest
Common organ involvements and symptoms in Sarcoidosis
Lung 89-99% - Cough, dyspnoea, wheezing and stridor
Skin 16-32% -
pernio, papules, nodules ... and infiltrated scars ... functions Lymph nodes ... disturbances, arrhythmias ... involvements #symptoms #diagnosis
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nodule on > 2 ... Change in Size: • Scar ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes