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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
four patterns: ... the most common pattern ... The cystic pattern ... pattern can be ... seen and in many cases
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Sarcoidosis
In this case the chest x-ray shows subtle findings that could be described as fine reticulation.
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In many cases a ... HRCT is needed to ... The HRCT - not shown ... Sarcoidosis #Nodular #Interstitial ... #Pattern #RadiologyAssistant
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... In most cases small ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
demonstrates a reticular interstitial ... pattern with a ... preference at the lung bases ... The HRCT demonstrates ... #Pattern #Honeycombing
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
is a histologic pattern ... as a reticular pattern ... with a reticular pattern ... This pattern was ... UIP #Reticular #Interstitial
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
The idiopathic interstitial ... indicates unknown cause ... have specific patterns ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... realise, that these patterns
Cystic versus Reticular
It can be difficult to determine whether we are dealing with a reticular pattern
with a reticular pattern ... or a cystic pattern ... or a reticular pattern ... a HRCT will give ... CTChest #Cystic #Interstitial
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
BOOP • Type of interstitial ... malignancy and other interstitial ... Unknown • 6-7 cases ... consolidation and GG pattern ... , cavities • HRCT
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... pulmonary disease Interstitial ... and obstructive pattern ... Hypertension #PHTN #Classification ... #Differential #Causes