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The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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result in decreased lung ... - Lung cysts (LAM ... Honeycombing Most diseases ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... Smoking related diseases ... (centrilobular emphysema ... Pulmonary edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
making an accurate diagnosis ... In certain diseases ... structures of the lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
UIP with honeycombing (left) and chronic HP (right)
Differential diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
Subacute stage:
- RB-ILD: seen in
centrilobular emphysema ... strong lower zone distribution ... throughout the whole lung ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #UIP #Comparison