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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
Random refers to ... Random distribution ... Nodules are randomly ... structures of the lung ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random ... distribution. ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... #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. ... perilymphatic distribution ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
Lung Nodules - Differential Diagnosis by Distribution
 • Centrilobular: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis, Infectious Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis,
Lung Nodules - Differential ... Diagnosis by Distribution ... Carcinomatosis • Random ... BrighamChiefs #Lung ... #Nodules #Differential
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Nodular LCH: - Sarcoidosis ... perilymphatic distribution ... - Metastases: random ... distribution. ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Diffuse Cystic Lung ... cysts along with nodules ... septal thickening & nodules ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
Risk factors
Defining high- or low-risk is currently more difficult than it was in the old guideline.
Previously
smoking, history of lung ... exposure to asbestos, radon ... characteristics alone (See Table ... PulmonaryNodule #Nodule