Radiology

Question 1

What pattern is this and why?

Answer 1

Reticular Pattern, consistent with IPF

Reticular Pattern due to small white whips

IPF because the Reticular Pattern is primarly lower-lobe predominant and towards the periphery

Question 2

What pattern is this and why?

Answer 2

Nodular Pattern, consistent with Sarcoidosis

Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy

Reticulonodular opacities in the mid/upper lung zone

Question 3

What pattern is this and why?

Answer 3

Alveolar Pattern, consistent with Acute Silicosis

Bilateral and diffuse consolidation

Bilateral and diffuse ground glass opacities

Question 4

What HRCT is this and why?

Answer 4

Reticular Opacities, Scleroderma

Reticular opacities

Question 5

What finding is this and why?

Answer 5

Nodular Opacities, consistent with Sarcoidosis

Due to tree in bud opacities

Nodules along the bronchovascular bundle (periplymphatic)

Question 6

What finding is this and why?

Answer 6

Ground Glass Opacities, consistent with Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Question 7

What findings are on this and why?

Answer 7

Ground Glass Opacities, Reticulation, Traction Bronchiectasis, consistent with NSIP

Question 8

What findings are on this and why?

Answer 8

Reticular Opacities, Traction Bronchiectasis, consistent with IPF

Question 9

What findings are on this and why?

Answer 9

Honeycomb Cysts, consistent with IPF