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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 ... perilymphatic, random ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... MultipleNodules #Nodules #Differential
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 ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern ... #Differential #
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... NAFLD, Others • Mild
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... perilymphatic or random ... #Algorithm #ILD
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Celiac, IBD) • ... #ShortStature #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Decelerations - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... > 25 bpm): • Mild ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... wide, can be new/old ... T wave in V1 - normal ... #Equivalents #Interpretation ... #differential
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... failure (<35 years old ... Secondary #Amenorrhea #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... encephalitis, eastern ... Powassan, louping ill ... CNS #Infections #differential
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... smooth cysts with normal ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD ... #Diagnosis #differential