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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... and centrilobular ... is likely centrilobular ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
or random distribution ... Centrilobular distribution ... In certain diseases ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... Random #Centrilobular
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
the left some diseases ... with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... perilymphatic distribution ... #NodularPattern
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Rash Febrile, Diffuse ... Hand Foot & Mouth Disease ... Vesiculobullous #Vesicular ... #Rash #Algorithm
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... whether the rash distribution ... disseminated gonococcal disease ... hand-foot-and-mouth disease ... #Dermatology #Vesicular
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Lung Disease (DCLD ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... #Cystic #Lung #Disease
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... in a mosaic distribution ... thromboembolic disease ... presents with centrilobular ... confluent, HRCT shows diffuse
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 ... secondary lobule (centrilobular ... perilymphatic or random ... Interpretation #Algorithm
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
Common features and patterns ... dermatitis. 4 Distribution ... o Peripheral patterns ... like Kawasaki disease ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse