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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... Peripheral distribution ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... In most cases small ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Aspiration - Pulmonary ... edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT ... Differential #Table #Distribution
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
- Differential Diagnosis ... Extremities - Distributive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... from the various causes ... heart failure like redistribution ... normal heart size, while ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic distribution ... in differential diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... likely a random distribution ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... categorized as distributive ... hypovolaemic shock, while ... vasodilatation produces distributive ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Shock Differential Diagnosis ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... hypertension Distributive ... Algorithm #shock #causes
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... on HRCT Most of ... seen and in many cases ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR