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Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic nodules ... are most commonly ... in differential diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest
Feeding Vessel Sign on Chest CT
 • Distinct pulmonary vessel leading into a lung nodule or
Vessel Sign on Chest ... leading into a lung ... nodule or mass ... #Pulmonary #diagnosis ... #radiology #clinical
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
These are often ... are absent or few ... are visible, the ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest
Tree-in-bud
In centrilobular nodules the recognition of 'tree-in-bud' is of value for narrowing the differential diagnosis.
Tree-in-bud describes
centrilobular nodules ... the differential diagnosis ... identified in the lung ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #TreeInBud
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
Here are the most ... patterns on a chest ... opacities - Fine Nodular ... Masses Atelectasis #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
multiple ill-defined nodules ... can suggest the diagnosis ... the ill-defined nodules ... , which are probably ... #Clinical #Radiology
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
making an accurate diagnosis ... Nodules are almost ... are limited to ... structures of the lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
yield of available diagnostic ... called lung masses ... Nodules that are ... The treatment of ... 70% to 90% for a diagnosis
Mucoid impaction
Mucus plugs or mucoid impaction can mimick the appearance of lung nodules or a mass.
Sometimes
appearance of lung ... nodules or a mass ... structures in the right lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Radiology • Miliary ... opacities are scattered ... small (1 -4 mm) nodules ... throughout the lungs ... #Radiology #differential