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The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
preference at the lung bases ... bronchiectasis. ... Radiology #CXR #UIP #CTChest ... #Interstitial #Pattern ... #Bronchiectasis
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... ground glass with traction ... bronchiectasis, ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... HighAttenuation #Pattern
Ground-glass opacity is nonspecific, but highly significant finding since 60-80% of patients with ground-glass opacity on
the ground-glass pattern ... bronchiectasis ... the other with traction ... bronchiectasis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Asthma • COPD • Bronchiectasis ... Chest Wall Abnormalities ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
On the left two cases of NSIP.
Note the varying combination of GGO and fibrosis (traction bronchiectasis),
On the left two cases ... and fibrosis (traction ... bronchiectasis) ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
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 ... lymphadenopathy, traction ... bronchiectasis) ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm
The case on the left shows subpleural honeycomb cysts in several contiguous layers.
There is also a
The case on the ... and widespread traction ... bronchiectasis. ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... TractionBronchiectasis #Bronchiectasis
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Trichotillomania • Traction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
On the left a patient with GGO as dominant pattern.
In addition there is traction bronchiectasis indicating
GGO as dominant pattern ... addition there is traction ... bronchiectasis ... This case is one ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Radiographic Staging of Sarcoidosis - Prognosis
Stage 0: No visible findings - Not applicable
Stage 1: Bilateral hilar
resolution in most cases ... adenopathy in regular chest ... resolution in rare cases ... of honeycombing bronchiectasis ... , hilar retraction