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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 ... it is likely a random ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... nodules of the ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... nodules 3. ... #Clinical #Radiology ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Nodular LCH: - Sarcoidosis ... - Metastases: random ... central dot. - LIP #Clinical ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Risk factors
Defining high- or low-risk is currently more difficult than it was in the old guideline.
Previously
exposure to asbestos, radon ... characteristics alone (See Table ... Radiology #Pulmonary #Fleischner ... PulmonaryNodule #Nodule
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
Fleischner Society ... for follow-up of nodules ... lesion has been stable ... mm depends on clinical ... Followup #Pulmonary #Nodules