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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
in the nodular pattern ... In most cases small ... distribution In certain diseases ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
the left some diseases ... Miliary TB: random ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #NodularPattern
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Miliary Pattern ... - Chest Radiology ... mm) nodules • Diffusely ... hematogenous spread of a disease ... #Chest #Radiology
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
interstitial lung disease ... On a Chest X-Ray ... interstitial lung disease ... seen and in many cases ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... on a chest x-ray ... consolidation - Diffuse ... Nodule - Multiple Masses ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Radiology
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 ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Biliary Disease ... • Peptic Ulcer Disease ... ChestPain #Noncardiac #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
indicates unknown cause ... specific patterns ... realise, that these patterns ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest