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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... likely a random distribution ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
and Symptoms by Classification ... depletion) - Distributive ... obstruction to blood flow ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
- Bimodal Age Distribution ... involvement, irregular pattern ... B-Cell ~90% • Low ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... obstruction to blood flow ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... Red cell distribution ... Low in bone marrow ... substrate (e.g. iron), low ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
Colorectal Lesions - JNET Classification
Type 1:
 - Vessel pattern: Invisible
 - Surface pattern: Regular dark or
Lesions - JNET Classification ... caliber, Regular distribution ... likely histology: Low ... caliber, Irregular distribution ... Lesions #JNET #Classification
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 ... Now it is obvious ... more than one pattern
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... macule and papule (Table ... based on the distribution ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
How many joints ... • Distribution - ... • Is there a pattern ... an asymmetric pattern ... Diagnosis #MSK #rheumatology