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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 ... the nodules are diffuse ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... defined centrilobular ... bronchiolitis: ill ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... defined centrilobular ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
related diseases (centrilobular ... bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... is seen in: - UIP ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
Lung Nodules - Differential Diagnosis by Distribution
 • Centrilobular: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis, Infectious Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis,
Distribution • Centrilobular ... Pneumonitis, RB-ILD ... Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis, Diffuse ... , Amyloidosis, LIP
Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... computerised tomography; ILD ... pulmonary fibrosis; UIP ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
resolution of the HRCT ... the result of air ... in ground glass pattern ... predominance: UIP ... , NSIP, DIP. - Centrilobular
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... NAFLD, Others • Mild ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant