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Lobar consolidation
The most common presentation of consolidation is lobar or segmental.
The most common diagnosis is lobar
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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
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Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
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Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
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Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
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Highlighted Conditions With Arteritis or Periarteritis of the Coronaries
Takayasu's arteritis:
 - Onset < 40 yrs
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sinusitis - pulmonary ... pancreatitis Erdheim-Chester ... Coronaries #Arteritis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
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Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
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