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Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... is seen in: - UIP ... edema #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Differential #Table #Distribution ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
, PCP. - Lower zone ... predominance: UIP ... distribution: Hypersensitivity ... bronchiolitis #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... In most cases small ... be placed into one ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Comparison #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... Finger deformity caused ... disruption (may be bony ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... increased local stress ... repeated follow-up ... #diagnosis #msk
Notice that there are multiple densities in both lungs.
The larger ones are ill-defined and maybe there
consolidations, but one ... multiple ill-defined masses ... is a peripheral distribution ... #Clinical #Radiology ... OrganizingPneumonia #BOOP #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
the pattern of distribution ... have more than one ... lobar pneumonia caused ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Differential #Table #RadiologyAssistant
UIP with honeycombing (left) and chronic HP (right)
Differential diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
Subacute stage:
- RB-ILD: seen in
UIP with honeycombing ... lower zone distribution ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CTChest #UIP # ... Fibrosis #Mimic #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
On the left another case of UIP.
The lower zone predominance is demonstrated when you scroll through
the left another case ... of UIP. ... The lower zone predominance ... #Clinical #Radiology ... UsualInterstitialPneumonia #RadiologyAssistant
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Within the mid diaphysis of
Shin Splints) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... 2-month follow-up ... #Syndrome #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk