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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Perilymphatic #Comparison #Diagram
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
perilymphatic, random ... and centrilobular ... distribution is likely centrilobular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
On HRCT there are ... On a CXR the most ... on a CXR. ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... perilymphatic or random ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
of pulmonary fibrosis ... On a chest X-ray ... A HRCT is needed ... HRCT demonstrated ... #Clinical #Radiology
Metastases
Metastases are the most common cause of multiple pulmonary masses.
Usually they vary in size and are
cause of multiple pulmonary ... HRCT will demonstrate ... the random distribution ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #LungMets