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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
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
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
standing erect, the pulmonary ... The pulmonary vascular ... during a period of CHF ... Radiology #CXR #CHF ... Redistribution #RadiologyAssistant
Notice that even within each lobe there is a gravity dependent difference in density.
This is only
transudate like in CHF ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #CHF #Alveolar ... #Pulmonary #Edema ... Gravity #Dependent #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 ... #heartfailure #chf
There are three principal varieties of pulmonary edema: cardiac, overhydration and increased capillary permeability (ARDS). 
The
There are three ... principal varieties of pulmonary ... permeability or acute ... Radiology #CXR #CHF ... VascularPedicleWidth #RadiologyAssistant
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
presents with acute ... to 12 weeks for acute ... aches, joint pain, chest ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... India ink prep CSF
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