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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 ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #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 ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Nodular #Pattern #NodularPattern
Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Idiopathic
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
Hyponatremia Diagnosis ... Algorithm UOsm ... by Helbert Rondon ... #hyponatremia #diagnosis ... #differential #algorithm
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
Approach to the diagnosis ... hypersensitivity pneumonitis; HRCT ... pneumonitis #pulmonary #diagnosis ... #algorithm #HP
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Polycythemia ... Hb>16.5 g/dL, Hct ... Hb>16.0 g/dL, Hct ... #Algorithm #workup
HSCT related renal disease - AKI and CKD
Acute Kidney Injury: Acute GvHD 2-4, Pre renal state,
HSCT related renal ... stemcell #transplant #HSCT ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm