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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Nodular #Pattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
shown on HRCT is ... pattern. ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... four patterns: ... reticular, nodular ... The cystic pattern ... pattern can be
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
pattern. 1. ... Miliary TB: random ... nodules of the ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Pattern #NodularPattern
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT Patterns ... Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial ... Low Attenuation Nodular ... : • Random: Metastases ... HighRes #Chest #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 ... : reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
consolidation and GG pattern ... irregular lines, nodular ... , cavities • HRCT ... Organizing Pneumonia - Diagnosis ... pulmonary #ILD #diagnosis
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
cells results in a pattern ... limited differential diagnosis ... Nodular or irregular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... smooth cysts with normal ... cysts along with nodules ... septal thickening & nodules ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern