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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 ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lobar pneumonia
On the chest x-ray there is an ill-defined area of increased density in the right
Lobar pneumonia ... On the chest x-ray ... weight loss or long ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pneumonia #RadiologyAssistant
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
lesions than the chest ... lesions abutting the pleura ... The chest film shows ... #Clinical #Radiology ... SepticEmboli #Cavity #RadiologyAssistant
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
between these chest ... Lobar pneumonia ... nodular interstitial lung ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Causes #RadiologyAssistant
Right lower lobe atelectasis
Chest x-rays of a 70-year old male who fell from the stairs and
lobe atelectasis Chest ... some loculated pleural ... surrounded by aerated lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Lateral #RLL #Lobar
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
view On the PA chest-film ... lymphadenopathy, pleural ... Clinical #Anatomy #Radiology ... ParatrachealStripe #RadiologyAssistant ... ParaAorticLine #PAView #RadiologyAssistant
Pleural plaques
The CXR shows multiple opacities.
They have irregular shapes and do not look like a lung
Pleural plaques ... not look like a lung ... bordering the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... Plaques #Asbestos #RadiologyAssistant
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
additional findings (pleural ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
There is a right lower lobe atelectasis.
Notice the abnormal right border of the heart.
The right interlobar
surrounded by aerated lung ... On a follow-up chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #RLL #Lobar ... MucousPlugging #Resolution #RadiologyAssistant
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of insufficient output because of cardiac failure, high resistance
In the lungs LV ... interstitium and the pleural ... can be seen on a chest-film ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Findings #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant