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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #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 ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #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. ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Nodular LCH: - Sarcoidosis ... - Metastases: random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CTChest ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... change CV risk Chest ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation