5 results
Low Attenuation pattern 
1. Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM): uniform cysts in woman of child-bearing age; no history of
Low Attenuation ... pattern 1. ... (LAM): uniform cysts ... emphysema: low attenuation ... #Pattern #Comparison
Low Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Centrilobular emphysema: low attenuation areas without walls. Notice the centrilobular artery
Low Attenuation ... pattern (2) 1. ... emphysema: low attenuation ... (LAM): regular cysts ... #Pattern #Comparison
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... decreased lung attenuation ... Emphysema - Lung cysts ... pattern can be ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... of Diffuse Cystic ... associated ground glass attenuation ... pattern not consistent ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
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 high attenuation ... consolidation) low attenuation ... (emphysema, cystic ... Interpretation #Algorithm