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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
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #NodularPattern
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #Algorithm #ILD
On the left a smoker with RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings.
The dominant pattern is ground glass opacification.
Additional
The dominant pattern ... these non-specific CT ... broad differential diagnosis ... mandatory for the interpretion ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest