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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... are diffuse and ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Differential #
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... Nodules are randomly ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #NodularPattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... nodules of the ... #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 #HRCT ... #Pattern #Comparison
Lung Nodules - Differential Diagnosis by Distribution
 • Centrilobular: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis, Infectious Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis,
Lung Nodules - Differential ... Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis, Diffuse ... Carcinomatosis • Random ... BrighamChiefs #Lung #Nodules ... #Differential #
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... Nodular LCH: - Sarcoidosis ... - Metastases: random ... Cystic #Cysts #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... prognosis • Nodular ... • Classic - Nodular ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... #algorithm
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 ... HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
The differential ... centrilobular nodules ... density (acinar nodules ... are confluent, HRCT ... shows diffuse ground
Differential diagnosis of TB.
Primary TB: Acute bacterial pneumonia
Secondary TB: Sarcoidosis, Silicosis, Pneumoconiosis
Endobronchial spread of TB: Bronchopneumonia,
Differential diagnosis ... metastases the nodules ... have a random distribution ... miliary TB the nodules ... CTChest #MiliaryTB #Comparison