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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 ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Differential #
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... Random refers to ... Nodules are randomly ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... nodules of the ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... #Differential # ... Comparison #Table
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... nodules 3. ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... Nodular LCH: - Sarcoidosis ... - Metastases: random ... Cystic #Cysts #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... on HRCT Most of ... patterns: reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... Interstitial #Pattern #Differential
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 ... HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
has a limited differential ... diagnosis (Table ... Nodular or irregular ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... SeptalThickening #Differential