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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Nodular #Pattern
Low Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Centrilobular emphysema: low attenuation areas without walls. Notice the centrilobular artery
Low Attenuation pattern ... Centrilobular emphysema ... Notice the centrilobular ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pattern #Comparison
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... before the typical cysts ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
Low Attenuation pattern 
1. Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM): uniform cysts in woman of child-bearing age; no history of
Low Attenuation pattern ... (LAM): uniform cysts ... Centrilobular emphysema ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pattern #Comparison
Tree in Bud Sign
The Tree-in-Bud sign represents Endobronchial spread in a linear branching pattern and centrilobular
linear branching pattern ... and centrilobular ... congenital causes like cystic ... diagnosis #clinical #radiology ... #ChestCT #pathophysiology
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... perilymphatic, centrilobular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT Patterns ... Pneumoconiosis • Centrilobular ... Antitripsyn Def • Cysts ... HighRes #Chest #CT #Patterns ... Diagnosis #pulmonary #radiology
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... of Diffuse Cystic ... parenchyma in a diffuse ... pattern not consistent ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
On the left a chest film of a 19 year old patient with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
The
is a reticular patern ... recognized that this pattern ... caused by multiple cysts ... this patient is centrilobular ... #Clinical #Radiology
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... attenuation (emphysema, cystic ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Interpretation #Algorithm