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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... are diffuse and ... #Nodular #Pattern ... #Differential #
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... consolidation - Diffuse ... Nodule or mass ... - Multiple Masses ... Consolidation #Patterns
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... : reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... seen and in many cases ... #Pattern #Differential
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
diseases with a nodular ... pattern. 1. ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... #Differential # ... Comparison #Table
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... In most cases small ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Radiographic Features of Pulmonary Diseases
 - Pneumonia
 - Atelectasis
 - Emphysema
 - Pneumothorax
 - Effusion
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Metastases - Interstitial ... - Nodular - Acute ... Interstitial - ... Diseases #Radiology #Patterns ... XRay #ChestCT #Differential
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
serial dilution, a pattern ... significant • Pattern ... : The ANA patterns ... not specific ANA Patterns ... Antibodies #ANA #patterns
Whenever you see an area of increased density within the lung, it must be the result
of these four patterns ... resulting in lobar, diffuse ... opacities. 2- Interstitial ... . 3- Nodule or mass ... Consolidation #Patterns
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Miliary Pattern ... small (1 -4 mm) nodules ... • Diffusely distributed ... process or (rarely) diffuse ... PulmPEEPs #Miliary #Pattern