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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... pattern is either ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Pattern #MultipleNodules
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
Here are the most ... of these four patterns ... mass - Solitary Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Radiology ... Consolidation #Patterns
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic nodules ... are most commonly ... the reticular pattern ... #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 ... reticular, nodular ... in many cases UIP ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... Nodules are almost ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Pattern #Distribution
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Miliary Pattern ... Miliary opacities are ... small (1 -4 mm) nodules ... , Sarcoidosis, HSP ... differential #diagnosis #pulmonary
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
have specific patterns ... realise, that these patterns ... are also common ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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progressing GN • New pulmonary ... : erythematous nodules ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... - (P-ANCA) pattern ... Cryoglobulins • HIV
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm ... of shoulder and hip ... white and gray matter ... palpable purpura, nodules
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 ... : reticular nodular ... peripheral predominance Are ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT