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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 ... bronchovascular interstitium ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis on HRCT ... disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... reticular, nodular ... is reticular.
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
demonstrates a reticular ... interstitial pattern ... The HRCT demonstrates ... #Interstitial # ... Pattern #Honeycombing
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... : reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... lymphadenopathy, traction bronchiectasis ... Interpretation #Algorithm
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... Non specific interstitial ... with traction bronchiectasis ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... HighAttenuation #Pattern
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT Patterns ... Diagnosis Framework Reticular ... Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial ... Nodular: • Random ... Sarcoidosis • Bronchiectasis
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
manifests as a reticular ... A HRCT is needed ... Here a CXR with a reticular ... HRCT demonstrated ... #Interstitial #
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS ... opacities and traction bronchiectasis ... artifact); (G) UIP pattern ... subpleural, basal reticular ... Clinical #Diagnosis #HRCT
Cystic versus Reticular
It can be difficult to determine whether we are dealing with a reticular pattern
Cystic versus Reticular ... pattern. ... pattern. ... of such cases a HRCT ... CTChest #Cystic #Interstitial