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Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
bronchiectasis: ... Centrilobular emphysema ... walls, central dot ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CTChest #Cystic
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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These include: - Emphysema ... - Lung cysts (LAM ... histiocytosis) - Bronchiectasis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Deep Vein Thrombosis Ultrasound Pocket Card
Deep Vein Thrombosis Scanning Sites:
 • Common Femoral Vein 
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Vein Thrombosis Ultrasound ... Thrombophlebitis • Baker’s Cyst ... Lymph Node • Pseudoaneurysms ... DeepVein #Thrombosis #DVT ... #radiology
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
Attenuation: • Emphysema ... Antitripsyn Def • Cysts ... Sarcoidosis • Bronchiectasis ... Infection, Aspiration, Cystic ... #radiology
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
low attenuation (emphysema ... , cystic) Where ... ) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #Interpretation