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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random and centrilobular ... distribution is likely centrilobular ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
the left some diseases ... with a nodular pattern ... pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... perilymphatic, centrilobular ... In certain diseases ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
serial dilution, a pattern ... significant • Pattern ... : The ANA patterns ... not specific ANA Patterns ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... Associated Rheumatic Diseases ... connective tissue disease ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... Antibodies #ANA #patterns
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
the most common diseases ... Chronic diseases ... to look at the pattern ... distribution: - Diffuse ... more than one pattern
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Rash Febrile, Diffuse ... Hand Foot & Mouth Disease ... Afebrile Diffuse ... Vesicular #Rash #Algorithm
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Miliary Pattern ... mm) nodules • Diffusely ... hematogenous spread of a disease ... process or (rarely) diffuse ... PulmPEEPs #Miliary #Pattern
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... planopilaris Pattern ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HYPOPIGMENTATION Diffuse ... • Piebaldism Diffuse ... • Addison's disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm