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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
the nodular pattern ... Random distribution ... structures of the lung ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... absent or few in ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
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 ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
imaging findings in ... interstitial lung ... low attenuation (table ... is interstitial lung ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Blastomycosis (Blastomyces): Gilchrist’s disease, Chicago disease - Summary Sheet
 • Morphology
 • Geography, Reservoir and Mode
- Acute pulmonary ... reticulonodular patterns ... presentation of TB, lung ... Radiographic pattern ... an upper lobe distribution
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
normal lung, pulmonary ... disease, idiopathic pulmonary ... bronchiectasis due to pulmonary ... artifact); (G) UIP pattern ... #Correlation #Table
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Diffuse Cystic Lung ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Metastases
Metastases are the most common cause of multiple pulmonary masses.
Usually they vary in size and are
cause of multiple pulmonary ... demonstrate the random ... distribution unlike ... disease to the lungs ... CXR #LungMets #Lung