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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 ... #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... In most cases small ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Comparison #Diagram #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
patterns: reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
indicates unknown cause ... listed in the table ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... ILD #Findings #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Benign Neoplasm (eg ... Colon, Kidney, Breast ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
with caution in pulmonary ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
differential diagnosis (Table ... Nodular or irregular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
On the left a typical case of panlobular emphysema.
There is uniform destruction of the underlying architecture
left a typical case ... to widespread areas ... difficult to detect on HRCT ... #Clinical #Radiology ... PanlobularEmphysema #RadiologyAssistant
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... during Delivery • Stable ... Postpartum Period • Breast-feeding ... diagnosis #management #cardiology