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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 ... are visible, the pattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... #Differential #
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pattern. 1. ... Miliary TB: random ... bronchiolitis: ill ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... #Differential #
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
pattern. ... In most cases small ... structures of the lung ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... in interstitial lung ... there are four patterns ... : reticular, nodular ... seen and in many cases
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... as nodules Hypersensitivity ... #Diseases #ILD ... #Causes #Differential
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... consolidation and GG pattern ... irregular lines, nodular ... Treatment: • Mild ... BOOP #pulmonary #ILD
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... Decelerations - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... > 25 bpm): • Mild ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern
Subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The key findings in the subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis are:
ill-defined centrilobular nodules of ground-glass opacity
centrilobular nodules ... opacity (80% of cases ... ) or mosaic pattern ... opacity due to lung ... There are ill-defined
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Typhus Inversus Pattern ... usual diurnal pattern ... Lymphomas #Fever #Patterns
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 ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant