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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
low attenuation (table ... On a Chest X-Ray ... detected on a chest ... pattern on a CXR ... #Pulmonary #CXR
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
of pulmonary fibrosis ... On a chest X-ray ... a reticular pattern ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #UIP #Reticular
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
cells results in a pattern ... a predominant finding ... Kerley B lines on chest ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CTChest #Reticular
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
findings. ... between these chest ... this is nodular interstitial ... lung disease, that ... #Radiology #CXR
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
of breath and chest ... a punch to the chest ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung