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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... Random distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Miliary TB: random ... perilymphatic distribution ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... #CTChest #Nodular ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
Miliary TB: random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #CTChest #Nodular ... #Pattern #NodularPattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
2.
Reticular pattern ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... and perihilar distribution ... #CTChest #Reticular ... #Table #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 ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm