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On the left a case with multiple cysts that are evenly distributed througout the lung (
is typical for Lymphangiomyomatosis ... (LAM). ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #LAM #Lymphangiomyomatosis ... #Pneumothorax #RadiologyAssistant
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangiomyomatosis:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis: > 90% are smokers, cysts have irregular shapes and the
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangiomyomatosis ... of LAM. ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lymphangiomyomatosis ... #LAM #Cystic #RadiologyAssistant
Key findings in Lymphangiomyomatosis:
Numerous thin-walled cysts, surrounded by normal parenchyma.
Cysts range from 2mm to 5cm in
Key findings in Lymphangiomyomatosis ... of LAM with multiple ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lymphangiomyomatosis ... #LAM #Cystic #RadiologyAssistant
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #RadiologyAssistant
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
attached to the chest ... LAM is a rare lung ... airways leading to pulmonary ... LAM also occurs ... #RadiologyAssistant
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary - Other (Rare ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM ... ), • Pulmonary ... , Beomycin • Acute
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level.
The upper lobe is still attached to the chest wall
attached to the chest ... LAM is a rare lung ... airways leading to pulmonary ... LAM also occurs ... #RadiologyAssistant
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... with presence of pulmonary ... is vital while lab ... Cardiac cath if acute ... #differential #algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
peripheral predominance Are ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
radiographic features of acute ... pulmonary thromboembolism ... are insensitive ... emboli the chest ... Lung #Infarction #RadiologyAssistant