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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
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
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
Ground-glass opacity (GGO ... resolution of the HRCT ... in ground glass pattern ... , NSIP, DIP. - Centrilobular ... Pulmonary #CTChest #GGO
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... presents with centrilobular ... are confluent, HRCT ... shows diffuse ground ... Radiology #CTChest #GGO
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 ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
consolidation and GG ... pattern, irregular ... , cavities • HRCT ... lower lung zone, GGO ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... full blood count; GGT ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology