by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
This image shows a pulmonary nodule in the right upper lung. Differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules includes: Malignancy (primary or metastatic) Benign neoplasm: hamartoma, bronchial adenoma Granuloma Simulated: nipple, bone lesion, skin lesion, foreign body,...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema – Reticulonodular Pattern Reticulonodular Patterns: A combination of reticular and nodular patterns. No image available
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema: Pulmonary edema is a redistribution of vascular fluid into the interstitium first, and then possibly the alveoli. The causes can be cardiogenic, renal failure, or due to respiratory conditions like ARDS. Peribronchial Cuffing: Normal bronchi do not...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Kerly lines result fomr thickened connective tissue planes occurring as a result of pulmonary edema or carcinomatosis. Kerly A Lines: Radiate towards hila in mid- and upper-lung zones, 3-4 cm long, smaller than vascular markings (not useful) Kerly B Lines: Horizontal,...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema – Indistinct Pulmonary Vasculature Cardiogenic and overflow states can lead to pulmonary vessel distension. No image available
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Reticular patterns: Thin, well-defined linear densities, often in net-like or “honeycomb” arrangement.
