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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 ... are diffuse and ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #Nodular #Pattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pattern. 1. ... perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
CXR: Peripheral distribution ... consolidation and GG pattern ... irregular lines, nodular ... , cavities • HRCT ... lymphoma, Diffuse
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
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Reticular pattern ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... and perihilar distribution ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #Comparison #Table
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... cysts along with nodules ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
cells results in a pattern ... differential diagnosis (Table ... pulmonary edema ... Nodular or irregular ... #HRCT #CTChest