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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Diagram
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #NodularPattern ... #Differential #Comparison
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 with perilymphatic ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... - Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic ... - Metastases: random ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Differential #Comparison
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
Patterns - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Nodular: • Random ... TB, Fungal) • Perilymphatic ... #CT #Patterns #
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 ... centrilobular, perilymphatic ... or random) Is there ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm