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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... Random distribution ... structures of the lung ... #NodularPattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
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 ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... perilymphatic distribution ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #Comparison #Table
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 ... #NodularPattern ... #Differential #Comparison
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... result in decreased lung ... - Emphysema - Lung ... on the basis of HRCT ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
Nodular pattern( ... perilymphatic distribution ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Metastases
Metastases are the most common cause of multiple pulmonary masses.
Usually they vary in size and are
HRCT will demonstrate ... the random distribution ... centrilobular distribution ... disease to the lungs ... CXR #LungMets #Lung
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
resolution of the HRCT ... or interstitial lung ... in ground glass pattern ... Centrilobular distribution
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
2.
Reticular pattern ... incidental finding in HRCT ... and perihilar distribution ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #Comparison #Table
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm