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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 ... perilymphatic, random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... Random distribution ... 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
with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #NodularPattern
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Algorithm History ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Well score for PE ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
(e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Survey 4) Workup ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... >> Acute PE, Tension ... • Distributive Shock ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
CXR: Peripheral distribution ... consolidation and GG pattern ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... Pneumonia #COP #BOOP #pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm for workup of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

 Righini M et al. Diagnosis of Pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm ... for workup of Pulmonary ... Diagnosis of Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Algorithm ... #PE #Pregnancy
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... test to rule out PE ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #PE