Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... about imaging findings ... nodular, high and low ... attenuation (table ... #Differential #
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... obstruction to blood flow ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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diseases with a low ... distinguished on the basis ... of HRCT findings ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... LowAttenuation #Differential
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... involvement, irregular pattern ... B-Cell ~90% β€’ Low ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... #algorithm
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Differential diagnosis ... The table summarizes ... to look at the pattern ... Now it is obvious ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... consolidation) low ... there additional findings ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Cortical Desmoid - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 β€’ Circumscribed, small cortically based Tl -hypointense and T 2-hyperintense
Radiology Imaging Findings ... injury on a chronic basis ... β€’ T1-weighted low ... with peripheral low-signal ... Differential diagnosis
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
β€’ Uncommon but life-threatening
β€’ Most common site of bowel connection
β€’ Should be on differential ... intervention, no matter ... how long ago ... the OR β€’ HD stable ... β€’ CT findings
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
re-exams (normal CXR ... range from subtle findings ... and/or delayed diagnosis ... Keep this injury pattern ... on your differential
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