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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... computerised tomography; ILD ... = interstitial ... pneumonitis ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonia • (UIP ... Chronic Radiation Pneumonitis ... Lung #Diseases #ILD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... computed tomography; UIP ...  = usual interstitial ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
The idiopathic interstitial ... pneumonias (IIPs ... of NSIP, UIP, OP ... and LIP have been ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
HRCT findings in UIP
Honeycombing consisting of multilayered thick-walled cysts.
Architectural distortion with traction bronchiectasis due to fibrosis.
Predominance
HRCT findings in ... UIP Honeycombing ... Radiology #CTChest #UIP ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual #Interstitial ... #Pneumonitis #ILD
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... Mild persistent ... vertigo up to weeks ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis or LIP is uncommon, being seen mainly in patients with autoimmune disease, particularly
Lymphocytic interstitial ... pneumonitis or ... LIP is uncommon, ... underlying disease HRCT findings ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Findings in Stroke ... points in a 67-year-old ... is hypointense up ... Interpretation #Findings ... #Neurology #Evolution
On the left a chest film of a patient with UIP due to IPF.
The findings on
a patient with UIP ... The findings on ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual #Interstitial ... #Pneumonitis #Reticular ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Characteristic finding ... pneumonitis ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... and confirmatory findings ... pneumonitis