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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
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
Chronic diseases ... 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
Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Focal Hair Loss Pattern ... Hair Loss Pattern ... Alopecia: - Pattern ... alopecia in men (male pattern ... loss), Female pattern
On the left a patient with GGO as dominant pattern.
In addition there is traction bronchiectasis indicating
as dominant pattern ... This case is one ... of the possible patterns ... relatively uniform pattern ... collagen vascular diseases
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... GG pattern, irregular ... lower lung zone, GGO ... • CTD workup: ANA ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse
On the left a patient with ground glass pattern in a mosaic distribution.
Some lobules are involved
with ground glass pattern ... lobules are involved and ... thromboembolic disease ... confluent, HRCT shows diffuse ... Radiology #CTChest #GGO
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
life-threatening diseases ... Inflammatory eye disease ... Goodpasture's cause ... hemorrhage (DAH) • Diffuse ... • IF staining patterns
Ground-glass opacity is nonspecific, but highly significant finding since 60-80% of patients with ground-glass opacity on
treatable lung disease ... the lung disease ... the ground-glass pattern ... with GGO, one without ... #GroundGlass #GGO