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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 ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis on HRCT ... disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... pattern. ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Organizing Pneumonia (COP ... consolidation and GG pattern ... irregular lines, nodular ... , cavities • HRCT ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... Non specific interstitial ... COP. ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #Comparison #Table
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... have specific patterns ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... realise, that these patterns ... of NSIP, UIP, OP
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
Thickening of the lung interstitium ... cells results in a pattern ... differential diagnosis (Table ... Nodular or irregular ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
multiple pulmonary nodules ... • Patchy or diffuse ... • Reticular + Nodular ... confirmatory findings on HRCT ... LDH • ↑ ESR, CRP