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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 ... 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 ... In most cases small ... In certain diseases ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Main causes of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases.

#differential #algorithm #diagnosis #causes #DPLD #ILD #parenchymal #lung #diseases #pulmonary
Main causes of diffuse ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #causes ... #DPLD #ILD #parenchymal ... #lung #diseases
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Chronic diseases ... to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused ... The old name is
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... consolidation - Diffuse ... consolidation - Multifocal ill-defined ... Nodule - Multiple Masses ... Consolidation #Patterns
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Diffuse Acute Abdominal ... musculoskeletal causes ... genitourinary causes ... • Peptic ulcer disease ... • Metabolic disease
Ulcerative Colitis vs Crohn's Disease - IBD Comparison Table
Ulcerative Collitis
 - Location
Colitis vs Crohn's Disease ... - IBD Comparison ... • Continuous, Diffuse ... ileum • Most cases ... #IBD #Comparison
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

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