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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 ... perilymphatic, random ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... In most cases small ... Nodules are randomly ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
diseases with a nodular ... pattern. 1. ... Miliary TB: random ... nodules of the ... #Pattern #NodularPattern
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
Here are the most common ... of these four patterns ... opacities - Fine Nodular ... - Multiple Masses ... Consolidation #Patterns
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pustules on face: • Acne ... Comedones +/- nodules ... face & trunk • Acne ... #causes
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... improve outcomes in acne ... †With small nodules ... Second course in case ... #PrimaryCare #Acne
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
there are four patterns ... : reticular, nodular ... a CXR the most common ... The cystic pattern ... seen and in many cases
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... prognosis • Nodular ... • Classic - Nodular ... involvement, irregular pattern ... symptoms not as common
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign Cystic 
 • Cyst
 • Polycystic Liver Disease
 • Caroli's
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemangioma • Focal Nodular ... Lung, Colon, Breast ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Sarcoidosis
On a CXR sarcoidosis usually first presents with hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (example).
Parenchymal disease can present
, but the most common ... presentation is a fine nodules ... Here a typical case ... When these small nodules ... #Interstitial #Pattern