THE ‘TREE IN BUD’ PATTERN
This is a non-specific pattern of tiny centrilobular nodules of soft tissue density attached to branches arising from a single stalk seen on...
This is a non-specific pattern of tiny centrilobular nodules of soft tissue density attached to branches arising from a single stalk seen on...
“ This is a collagen vascular disease commonly affecting the lungs, characterised by the deposition of autoantibodies and immune complexes i...
“ G ranuloma O rganising pneumonia B ronchogenic cyst I nflammation/infection T umour C arcinoid H amartoma ” For Radiology Cases, Discussi...
“ In the absence of malignancy elsewhere, small nodules are risk stratified using the Fleischner Society guidelines. Masses >4 cm are us...
“ Atypical pneumonia caused by a coronavirus. The imaging features are non-specific and indicative of diffuse alveolar damage . About 20% re...
“ 1. Normal chest radiograph 2. Bilateral hilar lymph node enlargement 3. Bilateral hilar lymph node enlargement, parenchymal infiltra...
Virus/non-tuberculous mycobacteria Immunological (e.g. lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) Tumour (e.g. lung or mesothelioma) or tuberculosis and...
“ Type Intra-lobar Extra-lobar Percentage 75% of cases 25% of cases Presentation Presents in adulthood with pain, infection and haemoptysis ...
“ This is a non-functioning lung segment with no communication to the bronchial tree and a systemic arterial supply. It is more common in ma...
“ The accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung. It is either due to increased fluid pressure (leading first to increased interstitial...
“ Rare disease that is m ost common in smokers aged 30-40 years, thought to be due to antigen exposure (hence it predominates in the upper z...
“ Divided into primary and secondary causes. Secondary pulmonary hypertension is due to either increased pulmonary blood flow (e.g. left to ...
“ Patients are typically risk stratified first with the modified Wells score , with those at high risk proceeding to CT pulmonary angiograph...
“ Typically affecting middle-aged men , they present with a dry cough and clubbing. There is a strong association with smoki ng. It is mostl...
“ Asymptomatic in 70% of patients (despite florid appearances on imaging!). Typically presents at age 30-50 years, more common in Turkey. PL...
“ Congenital, unilateral absence of part or whole of the pectoralis major. Associated with deformity of the fingers, ribs and pectus excavat...
“ Due to inhaled Mycobacteria tuberculosis. This is very common worldwide. Initial infection in the naive host is known as primary TB; sec...
“ Also known as systemic sclerosis, this is a connective tissue disease affecting multiple organs. The thorax is commonly affected (most com...
“ Sarcoidosis is a multi-system granulomatous disease that is more common in women and those of African descent. Typically presents at less...
“ May develop at any point in relation to the joint disease. Typically affects patients who are positive for rheumatoid factor. The chest is...