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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
Centrilobular distribution ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Pattern #Distribution ... #Comparison #Diagram
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... with perilymphatic ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
, random and centrilobular ... is likely centrilobular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Nodules #Differential
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pattern. 1. ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential # ... Comparison #Table
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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on the basis of HRCT ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #LowAttenuation ... #Differential # ... Diagram #Comparison