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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... mainly seen in cryptogenic ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
CXR: Peripheral distribution ... consolidation and GG pattern ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... Pneumonia #COP #BOOP #pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... in the nodular pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... idiopathic it is called cryptogenic ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
(e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... have specific patterns ... idiopathic or cryptogenic ... realise, that these patterns ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Non-ACS Myocardial Injury - Elevated Troponin Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Chronic Myocardial Injury: End
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... , Non-Vascular Distribution ... Occlusion • Stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Differential diagnosis of the reversed halo sign (RHS). AIA, angioinvasive aspergillosis; AIS, adenocarcinoma in situ; COP,
in situ; COP, cryptogenic ... pneumonia; PZ, pulmonary ... perilymphatic distribution ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Algorithm