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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... and centrilobular ... distribution is likely centrilobular ... 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 ... in the nodular pattern ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular ... Miliary TB: random ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular ... Miliary TB: random ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
Low Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Centrilobular emphysema: low attenuation areas without walls. Notice the centrilobular artery
Low Attenuation pattern ... Centrilobular emphysema ... Notice the centrilobular ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... LowAttenuation #Cystic #Pattern
Low Attenuation pattern 
1. Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM): uniform cysts in woman of child-bearing age; no history of
Low Attenuation pattern ... Centrilobular emphysema ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... LowAttenuation #Cystic #Pattern
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 ... the dominant HR-pattern ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... perilymphatic or random ... Interpretation #Algorithm
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT Patterns ... Nodular: • Random ... Pneumoconiosis • Centrilobular ... HighRes #Chest #CT #Patterns
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
resolution of the HRCT ... in ground glass pattern ... , NSIP, DIP. - Centrilobular
Metastases
Metastases are the most common cause of multiple pulmonary masses.
Usually they vary in size and are
HRCT will demonstrate ... the random distribution ... perilymphatic or centrilobular