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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 ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Nodular #Pattern
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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Antinuclear Antibody ... Cytoplasmic Patterns ... Nuclear Patterns ... SLE, SjS, CTD-ILD ... #differential #diagnosis
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 ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
serial dilution, a pattern ... significant • Pattern ... : The ANA patterns ... Patterns and Associated ... #patterns #rheumatology
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... the differential diagnosis ... to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... pneumonia (OP) and
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... NAFLD, Others • Mild ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... Others, Cirrhosis (any
Whenever you see an area of increased density within the lung, it must be the result
of these four patterns ... resulting in lobar, diffuse ... or multifocal ill-defined ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Consolidation #Patterns
Antinuclear Antibody Testing Cytoplasmic Patterns
Reticular/AMA: 
 • PBC, SSc, PBC/SSc OS, PBC/SjS OS
 • AMA
Speckled:
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Antinuclear Antibody ... Testing Cytoplasmic Patterns ... SLE, SjS, CTD-ILD ... #Cytoplasmic #Patterns ... #differential #diagnosis