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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 ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
about imaging findings ... there are four patterns ... low attenuation (table ... common pattern ... The cystic pattern
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 #Comparison
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Lobar atelectasis or lobar collaps is an important finding on a chest x-ray and has a
is an important finding ... summarizes the findings ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CXR ... Lobar #Collapse #Patterns ... #Comparison #RadiologyAssistant
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 ... perilymphatic or random ... there additional findings ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
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Reticular pattern ... edema: incidental finding ... CTChest #Reticular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table