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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... MultipleNodules #Nodules #Differential
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... In most cases small ... distribution In certain diseases ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused ... pneumonia (OP) and
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... #causes
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Hypopigmentation and ... Hyperpigmentation - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Addison's disease ... #causes
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... obstructive pattern ... Hypertension #PHTN #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin Disease ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... comorbid disease ... loss #alopecia #Differential
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Bleed - Any ... Anemia of Chronic Disease ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... often causes arthritis ... ) pattern: antibodies ... ) pattern: is usually ... #rheumatology #classification