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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... Perilymphatic distribution ... Centrilobular distribution ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
, random and centrilobular ... is likely centrilobular ... distribution. - ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
distribution, along ... distribution, along ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
related diseases (centrilobular ... edema #Diagnosis ... #HRCT #ChestCT ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #