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Anastasia OikonomouDepartment of Medical Imaging
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto, Canada
Anastasia OikonomouDepartment of Medical Imaging
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto, Canada
30TH ANNUAL
ORGAN IMAGING REVIEWSeptember 25-27, 2015 - Toronto
30TH ANNUAL
ORGAN IMAGING REVIEWSeptember 25-27, 2015 - Toronto
I have no conflicts to disclose. I have no conflicts to disclose.
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
various HRCT patterns
one entity may present w many faces
overlap of HRCT patterns in one case
predominant HRCT pattern
…“the don’t know pattern”
various HRCT patterns
one entity may present w many faces
overlap of HRCT patterns in one case
predominant HRCT pattern
…“the don’t know pattern”
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
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HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
HRCT patterns in ILDs
“classic” entity in each HRCT pattern
“basic mimics” in each HRCT pattern
“clues” for D/D of the various mimics
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
SeptalReticularGround glass
o Crazy pavingo Perilobularo Ground glass + Reticular
Nodularo Nodular w tree-in-budo Nodular without tree-in-budo Nodular - ill-defined centrilobular
ReticulonodularCystic
o Cysts + Ground glass
Decreased attenuation pattern
SeptalReticularGround glass
o Crazy pavingo Perilobularo Ground glass + Reticular
Nodularo Nodular w tree-in-budo Nodular without tree-in-budo Nodular - ill-defined centrilobular
ReticulonodularCystic
o Cysts + Ground glass
Decreased attenuation pattern
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: thickening of the
interlobular septae
HRCT: normally very few are
seen in the anterior and lower
aspects of the lower lobes
Def: thickening of the
interlobular septae
HRCT: normally very few are
seen in the anterior and lower
aspects of the lower lobes
Muller • Fraser • Colman • Pare. Radiologic diagnosis of diseases of the chest. Saunders 2001
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
smooth thickening -interlobular septae
predominantly lower lung zones
GGO / consolidation
perihilar
pleural effusion (bilateral)
smooth thickening -interlobular septae
predominantly lower lung zones
GGO / consolidation
perihilar
pleural effusion (bilateral)
• cardiomegaly• lower-lobe predominant
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• nodular (or smooth) thickening - interlobular septae
• thickening of the peribronchovascular interstitium
• central OR peripheral
• pleural effusion (30%)
• nodular (or smooth) thickening - interlobular septae
• thickening of the peribronchovascular interstitium
• central OR peripheral
• pleural effusion (30%)
•may be unilateral / focal•lymph node enlargement – 40%
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• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the interlobular septae
• thickening of the intralobularinterstitium / linear opacities
• central/upper/middle lung zones
• beading of the fissures
• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the interlobular septae
• thickening of the intralobularinterstitium / linear opacities
• central/upper/middle lung zones
• beading of the fissures
•may be focal•lymph node enlargement – 30%•lymphadenopathy (Ca++)•beading of the fissures
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• nodular (or smooth) thickening - interlobular septae• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• lung cysts
• lymphadenopathy
• nodular (or smooth) thickening - interlobular septae• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• lung cysts
• lymphadenopathy
•may be focal•lymph node enlargement – 30%•GGO + GG nodules•lung cysts
Johkoh T et al. Radiology 1999
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•GGO opacities
• consolidation
• smooth thickening of the
interlobular septae
• crazy paving pattern
•GGO opacities
• consolidation
• smooth thickening of the
interlobular septae
• crazy paving pattern
• absence of cardiomegaly• non-dependant, patchy• infectious symptoms
Marchiori E et al. AJR 2010
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
pulm. edema
lymphang. carcinomatosis
sarcoid LIP
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
H1N1
Def: innumerable interlacing shadows
suggesting a mesh
interlobular septal thickening
intralobular interstitial thickening
honeycombing
peribronchovascular interstitial thick.
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
Def: innumerable interlacing shadows
suggesting a mesh
interlobular septal thickening
intralobular interstitial thickening
honeycombing
peribronchovascular interstitial thick.
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
Hansel DM et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging. Radiology 2008
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
intralobular interstitial thickening
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
irregular septal thick.
honeycombing
GGO w fibrosis
subpleural/posterior
intralobular interstitial thickening
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
irregular septal thick.
honeycombing
GGO w fibrosis
subpleural/posterior
• lower and posterior predominance• honeycombing
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Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
mild reticulation
GGO
consolidation
lower lobe predominant
honeycombing (minimal)
HRCT 66% diagnostic accuracy
mild reticulation
GGO
consolidation
lower lobe predominant
honeycombing (minimal)
HRCT 66% diagnostic accuracy
• more GGO • less honeycombing
Screaton NJ et al. Clin Radiol 2005Elliot TL et al. JCAT 2005MacDonald SL. Radiology 2001
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
subpleural reticulation
early: subpleural dotlike opacities
posterior and basal
GGO
late: honeycombing
subpleural reticulation
early: subpleural dotlike opacities
posterior and basal
GGO
late: honeycombing
• pleural plaques• subpleural lines & parenchymal bands
Copley SJ et al. Radiology 2003
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
honeycombing
GGO / centrilobular nodules
patchy distribution
no zonal predominance
HRCT 50% Dx accuracy
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
honeycombing
GGO / centrilobular nodules
patchy distribution
no zonal predominance
HRCT 50% Dx accuracy
• lobular decreased attenuation• other than lower zone
Silva CIS et al. Radiology 2008
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
subpleural reticulation
honeycombing
lower-posterior zone predominant
centrilobular nodules
subpleural reticulation
honeycombing
lower-posterior zone predominant
centrilobular nodules
• mild honeycombing• pleural thickening / effusion
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
mild reticulation
minimal/no honeycombing
GGO
subpleural / basal
late: honeycombing
mild reticulation
minimal/no honeycombing
GGO
subpleural / basal
late: honeycombing
• Ground Glass opacity• emphysema / cysts
Hartman TE et al. Radiology 1993Souza CA et al. AJR 2005
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thickening of interlobular septae
intralobular linear opacities
traction bronchiectasis
honeycombing
middle-upper / lower lung zones
thickening of interlobular septae
intralobular linear opacities
traction bronchiectasis
honeycombing
middle-upper / lower lung zones
• thickening of peribronch. interstitium• lymph node enlargement
Padley SPG et al. Clin Radiol 1996
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
IPF
NSIPAsbestosis
Rheumatoid DIP
Chronic Hypersensitivitypneum.
Sarcoidosis
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: hazy increase in opacity
with preservation of bronchial
and vascular markings
• partial filling of airspaces
• interstitial thickening
• partial collapse of alveoli
• capillary blood vol
partial displacement of air
Def: hazy increase in opacity
with preservation of bronchial
and vascular markings
• partial filling of airspaces
• interstitial thickening
• partial collapse of alveoli
• capillary blood vol
partial displacement of airHansel DM et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging. Radiology 2008
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
patchy or diffuse GGO
poorly-defined centrilobular nodules
diffuse/middle/lower lung zone
lobular areas of decreased attenuation
fibrosis
patchy or diffuse GGO
poorly-defined centrilobular nodules
diffuse/middle/lower lung zone
lobular areas of decreased attenuation
fibrosis
•lobular areas of air-trapping on exps•NONsmoker
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
patchy/diffuse GGO hazy centrilobular nodules
bronchial wall thickening
upper lobe predominance
fibrosis mild/absent (lower
zone)
patchy/diffuse GGO hazy centrilobular nodules
bronchial wall thickening
upper lobe predominance
fibrosis mild/absent (lower
zone)
•mild upper-lobe emphysema•smoker
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•mild lower zone reticulation•emphysema
Hartman TE et al. Radiology 1993
patchy / diffuse GGO
bilateral / symmetric GGO
subpleural / basal predominance
reticulation mild - if any
honeycombing minimal - if any
centrilobular emphysema
patchy / diffuse GGO
bilateral / symmetric GGO
subpleural / basal predominance
reticulation mild - if any
honeycombing minimal - if any
centrilobular emphysema
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•upper lobe lung cysts•associated crazy paving
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
central or perihilar / upper lobe
septal thickening / crazy paving
upper lobe cysts
centrilobular nodules
consolidation
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
central or perihilar / upper lobe
septal thickening / crazy paving
upper lobe cysts
centrilobular nodules
consolidation
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•upper & perihilar predominance•fissural micronodularity•lymphadenopathy
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO interstitial micronodules
perifissural/subpleural
micronodularity
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO interstitial micronodules
perifissural/subpleural
micronodularity
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•Hx of immunosuppressive agent•Recent change on c-xray•D/D: may be impossible on HRCT drug cessation
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
centrilobular GGO micronodules
subpleural consolidation
background of RA lung
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
centrilobular GGO micronodules
subpleural consolidation
background of RA lung
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Hypersensitivitypneumonitis RB DIP
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Sarcoid
RA on methotrexate
Pneumo-cystis
Def: thickened interlobular
septae and intralobular lines
superimposed on a background
of GGO, resembling irregularly
shaped paving stones
Def: thickened interlobular
septae and intralobular lines
superimposed on a background
of GGO, resembling irregularly
shaped paving stones
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Hansel DM et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging. Radiology 2008
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• bilateral GGO + smooth
septal thickening
• consolidation
• patchy / geographic distribution
• bilateral GGO + smooth
septal thickening
• consolidation
• patchy / geographic distribution
•patchy or geographic distribution
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• after treatment• upper lobe lung cysts
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
septal thickening /crazy paving
resolving or subacute infection
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
septal thickening /crazy paving
resolving or subacute infection
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• consolidation low in attenuation
Rossi S et al . Radiographics 2003
GGO or crazy paving
patchy uni - or bilateral airspace
consolidation
central distribution
lower lobe predominant
GGO or crazy paving
patchy uni - or bilateral airspace
consolidation
central distribution
lower lobe predominant
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•beading of the fissures•lymph node enlargement
crazy paving / GGO
smooth or nodular peribronchovasc. interstitial thickening perifissural micronodularity central and upper zone patchy
crazy paving / GGO
smooth or nodular peribronchovasc. interstitial thickening perifissural micronodularity central and upper zone patchy
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• clinical Hx!
patchy/diffuse GGO
septal thickening
(subacute stage)
crazy paving
patchy/diffuse consolidation
patchy/diffuse GGO
septal thickening
(subacute stage)
crazy paving
patchy/diffuse consolidation
Rossi S et al . Radiographics 2003
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•immunosuppression•clinical Hx
crazy paving
anterior + posterior
patchy/diffuse GGO
consolidation
crazy paving
anterior + posterior
patchy/diffuse GGO
consolidation
Marchiori E et al . Korean J Radiol 2009
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
• nonresolving finding on F/U
lepidic growth pattern w
preservation of lung
architecture
crazy paving
GGO
consolidation
lepidic growth pattern w
preservation of lung
architecture
crazy paving
GGO
consolidation
Rossi S et al . Radiographics 2003
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Pneumo-cystis
Alv. proteinosis
Lip
oid
p
neu
mo
nia
Adenovirus Pneumonia Sarcoidosis
AdenoCa
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: characterized by
distribution along the
structures that border the
periphery of the secondary
pulmonary lobule = bowed
or polygonal opacities w
poorly defined margins
Def: characterized by
distribution along the
structures that border the
periphery of the secondary
pulmonary lobule = bowed
or polygonal opacities w
poorly defined margins
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Hansel DM et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging. Radiology 2008
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Ujita M et al. Radiology 2004
Def: hazy increase in
opacity unassociated with
obscuration of the
underlying vascular
markings
innumerable interlacing
shadows suggesting a mesh
FIBROSIS
Def: hazy increase in
opacity unassociated with
obscuration of the
underlying vascular
markings
innumerable interlacing
shadows suggesting a mesh
FIBROSIS
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•more GGO + less honeycombing•relative subpleural sparing
GGO
mild reticulation
honeycombing (minimal)
consolidation
lower lobe predominant
HRCT 66% diagnostic accuracy
GGO
mild reticulation
honeycombing (minimal)
consolidation
lower lobe predominant
HRCT 66% diagnostic accuracy
Silva ICS et al. Radiology 2008Elliot TL et al. JCAT 2005MacDonald SL. Radiology 2001
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•esophageal dilatation•more GGO + less honeycombing
Desai SR et al . Radiology 2004
GGO
fibrosis (traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis, intralobularinterstitial thickening)
peripheral and subpleural
lower lung zone and posterior predominance
honeycombing (minimal)
GGO
fibrosis (traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis, intralobularinterstitial thickening)
peripheral and subpleural
lower lung zone and posterior predominance
honeycombing (minimal)
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•honeycombing
GGO
reticulation
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
mild honeycombing
peripheral / subpleural
posterior / lower lung zone
GGO
reticulation
traction bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
mild honeycombing
peripheral / subpleural
posterior / lower lung zone
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•emphysema•smoker
GGO
mild reticulation
minimal / no honeycombing
subpleural / basal
late: honeycombing
GGO
mild reticulation
minimal / no honeycombing
subpleural / basal
late: honeycombing
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
DIPIPF
SclerodermaNSIP
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perilymphatic centrilobularrandom
tree-in-bud
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: centrilobular branching
structures that resemble a
budding tree. The pattern
reflects a spectrum of endo-
and peribronchiolar disorders,
including mucoid impaction,
inflammation, and/or fibrosis.
Def: centrilobular branching
structures that resemble a
budding tree. The pattern
reflects a spectrum of endo-
and peribronchiolar disorders,
including mucoid impaction,
inflammation, and/or fibrosis.
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Rossi S et al . Radiographics 2005
tree-in-bud
bronchial wall thickening
± bronchiectasis
consolidation
cavitation
pleural effusion, lymphadenopathy
tree-in-bud
bronchial wall thickening
± bronchiectasis
consolidation
cavitation
pleural effusion, lymphadenopathy
•focal, asymmetric•cavity
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•middle lobe & lingula•elderly women
scattered acinar nodules, tree-in-bud
bronchiectasis
small or large nodules
patchy consolidation
cavitation
scattered acinar nodules, tree-in-bud
bronchiectasis
small or large nodules
patchy consolidation
cavitation
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•diffuse distribution•air-trapping on expiration
tree-in-bud
bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
diffuse distribution / basilar predominance
large lung volumes
tree-in-bud
bronchi-ectasis/olectasis
diffuse distribution / basilar predominance
large lung volumes
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•tree-in-bud of the arteries
Rossi S et al . Radiographics 2005
tree-in-bud (arteries)multifocal dilatation + beading of arteries thickening of the inetrlobular septaewedge-shaped peripheral opacities
tree-in-bud (arteries)multifocal dilatation + beading of arteries thickening of the inetrlobular septaewedge-shaped peripheral opacities
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
TB
Panbronchiolitis
Atypical mycobac.
Tumor emboli
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
perilymphatic
random
centrilobular
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
random nodules (1-5 mm) w
uniform diameter
no specific
distribution/diffuse
GGO
inter-intralobular septal thick.
lymphadenopathy
pleural effusion
random nodules (1-5 mm) w
uniform diameter
no specific
distribution/diffuse
GGO
inter-intralobular septal thick.
lymphadenopathy
pleural effusion
•small, uniform, even distribution within lung
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•variable size•lower zone predominance
random micronodules of uniform or variable size
can be >1 cm
fairly sharply / indistinct
outer third / lower zones
random micronodules of uniform or variable size
can be >1 cm
fairly sharply / indistinct
outer third / lower zones
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•upper & posterior distribution•pseudoplaques
micronodules (2-5 mm) sharply defined
homogeneous density
centrilobular / subpleural
upper lobe & posterior
lymphadenopathy 40%
lymphnode calcification 5%
conglomerate masses
micronodules (2-5 mm) sharply defined
homogeneous density
centrilobular / subpleural
upper lobe & posterior
lymphadenopathy 40%
lymphnode calcification 5%
conglomerate masses
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
micronodules (1-5 mm) not sharply defined
granular density
centrilobular / subpleural
upper lobe & posterior pred.
lymphadenopathy 30%
conglomerate masses
micronodules (1-5 mm) not sharply defined
granular density
centrilobular / subpleural
upper lobe & posterior pred.
lymphadenopathy 30%
conglomerate masses
•upper & posterior distribution•pseudoplaques
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•air-trapping in expiration•associated reticulonodular ?
perilymphatic micronodules
peribronchovascular int, pleural int, interlobular septae, interlobar fissures
middle & upper lung zones
rarely diffuse throughout the lung
perilymphatic micronodules
peribronchovascular int, pleural int, interlobular septae, interlobar fissures
middle & upper lung zones
rarely diffuse throughout the lung
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•Hx of exposure!
Chong S et al . Radiographics 2006
perilymphatic micronodules● thickening of interlobular septae &
peribronchovascular interstitium
GGOmiddle & upper lung zones/central lymphadenopathy
perilymphatic micronodules● thickening of interlobular septae &
peribronchovascular interstitium
GGOmiddle & upper lung zones/central lymphadenopathy
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
TB Mets Silicosis
CWP Sarcoidosis
Berylliosis
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: centrilobular nodules
of ground glass
attenuation that appear
separated by several
milimeters from the
pleural surface, fissures
and interlobular septae.
Size: few mm – 1 cm
Def: centrilobular nodules
of ground glass
attenuation that appear
separated by several
milimeters from the
pleural surface, fissures
and interlobular septae.
Size: few mm – 1 cm
Hansel DM et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging. Radiology 2008
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micronodules (< 5 mm) ill-defined of GG attenuation
centrilobular
middle & lower lobe predominance
patchy / diffuse GGO
lobular mosaic & lobular air-trapping head-cheese sign
micronodules (< 5 mm) ill-defined of GG attenuation
centrilobular
middle & lower lobe predominance
patchy / diffuse GGO
lobular mosaic & lobular air-trapping head-cheese sign
Remy-Jardin M et al . Radiology 1993
•lobular areas of air-trapping on exps•NONsmoker - no emphysema
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•mild upper-lobe emphysema•smoker
centrilobular ill- defined micronodules (< 5 mm) of GG attenuation
upper lobe predominance
patchy / diffuse GGO
bronchial wall thickening
centrilobular ill- defined micronodules (< 5 mm) of GG attenuation
upper lobe predominance
patchy / diffuse GGO
bronchial wall thickening
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•no lobular air-trapping•no emphysema
Oikonomou A, Hansell DM. Eur Radiol 2002
centrilobular ill-defined micronodules(< 4 mm) of GG attenuation
diffuse distribution
centrilobular ill-defined micronodules(< 4 mm) of GG attenuation
diffuse distribution
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•thickening of inerlobular septae•lymphadenopathy
Johkoh T et al . Radiology 1999
centrilobular ill- defined micronodules
diffuse GGO
thickening of peribronch. interstitium
lung cysts
lymphadenopathy
centrilobular ill- defined micronodules
diffuse GGO
thickening of peribronch. interstitium
lung cysts
lymphadenopathy
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Hypersen. pneumonitis
RB-ILD
COP LIP
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Def: coexistence of
reticular and micronodular
patterns.
Micronodules:
center of reticular
elements (centrilobular
micronodules)
on linear opacities
(septal micronodules)
Def: coexistence of
reticular and micronodular
patterns.
Micronodules:
center of reticular
elements (centrilobular
micronodules)
on linear opacities
(septal micronodules)
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
perilymphatic micronodules
thickening of interlobular septae& peribronchovasc. interstitium
intralobular linear opacities
middle & upper lung zones
central distribution
lymphadenopathy
perilymphatic micronodules
thickening of interlobular septae& peribronchovasc. interstitium
intralobular linear opacities
middle & upper lung zones
central distribution
lymphadenopathy
•air-trapping on expiration•central distribution
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•lymphadenopathy less pronounced•Hx of exposure!
perilymphatic micronodules
● thickening of interlobular septae & peribronchov. interstium
GGOmiddle & upper lung zones / central lymphadenopathy
perilymphatic micronodules
● thickening of interlobular septae & peribronchov. interstium
GGOmiddle & upper lung zones / central lymphadenopathy
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Sarcoidosis Berylliosis
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Def: composed by well-
defined, rounded and
circumscribed lesions with a
wall that may be uniform or
varied in thickness, which is
usually thin (<3 mm). They
occur without associated
emphysema
Def: composed by well-
defined, rounded and
circumscribed lesions with a
wall that may be uniform or
varied in thickness, which is
usually thin (<3 mm). They
occur without associated
emphysema
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thin walled lung cysts
usually round
diffuse distribution
(costophrenic angles+lung bases)
pleural effusion
thin walled lung cysts
usually round
diffuse distribution
(costophrenic angles+lung bases)
pleural effusion
•No zonal predominance•women
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•sparing of costophrenic angles•any nodule? •smoker
thin & thick walled lung cysts
bizzare shaped (cloverleaf!)
upper/middle lung zones
(NO costophrenic angles + lung bases)
associated nodules
GGO
thin & thick walled lung cysts
bizzare shaped (cloverleaf!)
upper/middle lung zones
(NO costophrenic angles + lung bases)
associated nodules
GGO
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•less numerous cysts•associated disease present?
• thin walled lung cysts (few)
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the
interlobular septae
• lymphadenopathy
• thin walled lung cysts (few)
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the
interlobular septae
• lymphadenopathy
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•centrilobular artery (white dot) in the middle of the cysts
small centrilobular lucencies
no perceptible wall
rarely: wall due to fibrosis
upper lobe predominance
bullae
paraseptal emphysema
small centrilobular lucencies
no perceptible wall
rarely: wall due to fibrosis
upper lobe predominance
bullae
paraseptal emphysema
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LAM LCH
LIP CLE
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Def: well-defined, rounded
and circumscribed lesions
with a wall that may be
uniform or varied in
thickness, which is usually
thin (<3 mm).
hazy increase in opacity
with preservation of
bronchial and vascular
markings
Def: well-defined, rounded
and circumscribed lesions
with a wall that may be
uniform or varied in
thickness, which is usually
thin (<3 mm).
hazy increase in opacity
with preservation of
bronchial and vascular
markings
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•irregular thick-walled cysts•Hx of immunosuppression
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
thick (thin) walled, irregular,
septated cysts
central or perihilar / upper lobe
septal thickening / crazy paving
centrilobular nodules
consolidation
patchy/diffuse bilateral GGO
thick (thin) walled, irregular,
septated cysts
central or perihilar / upper lobe
septal thickening / crazy paving
centrilobular nodules
consolidation
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Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•associated disease present?Sjogren’s?Castleman’s?AIDS?SLE?
Filipek MS et al. JTI 2004
• thin walled cysts
• diffuse / patchy GGO• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the
interlobular septae
• lymphadenopathy
• thin walled cysts
• diffuse / patchy GGO• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• nodular (or smooth) thickening of the
interlobular septae
• lymphadenopathy
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•lobular decreased attenuation•small number of cysts•NON smoker - emphysema
Franquet T et al. JCAT 2002
• thin walled cysts (few)
• diffuse / patchy GGO• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• air-trapping on exps
• thin walled cysts (few)
• diffuse / patchy GGO• ill-defined centrilobular nodules
• air-trapping on exps
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Courtesy by Dr DM Hansell
•“cysts” represent emphysema and traction bronchiolectasis•smoker
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• scattered “lucencies” with
/ without wall • mild reticulation
• diffuse / patchy GGO
• scattered “lucencies” with
/ without wall • mild reticulation
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Pneumocystis LIP
DIPHP
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Def: areas of low density
corresponding to
parenchymal destruction and
reduced perfusion, and
attenuation of the
pulmonary vasculature
Def: areas of low density
corresponding to
parenchymal destruction and
reduced perfusion, and
attenuation of the
pulmonary vasculature
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•patchy•air-trapping on exps
mosaic perfusion
small caliber vessels
patchy distribution
air-trapping on exps bronchiectasis
mosaic perfusion
small caliber vessels
patchy distribution
air-trapping on exps bronchiectasis
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Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
•interlobular septae in lucent lung like a “web”•-1 antitrypsin defeciency
• lucent lung
• small or absent vessels
• diffuse / lower lobe• bronchiectasis /
bronchial wall thickening
• lucent lung
• small or absent vessels
• diffuse / lower lobe• bronchiectasis /
bronchial wall thickening
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Obliterative bronciolitis Panlobular emphysema
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HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
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HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
one entity many faces mimics many patterns
HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
one entity many faces mimics many patterns
Interstitial Lung Diseases: A pattern-based approach
HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
one entity many faces mimics many patterns
possible overlap of HRCT patterns
HRCT pattern – approach diagnosis
various mimics in each HRCT pattern
one entity many faces mimics many patterns
possible overlap of HRCT patterns
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identify the predominant HRCT pattern
identify any specific clues for Dx
narrow the D/D
identify the predominant HRCT pattern
identify any specific clues for Dx
narrow the D/D
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HRCT & CLINICAL findings
increase Diagnostic Accuracy
HRCT & CLINICAL findings
increase Diagnostic Accuracy
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Anastasia Oikonomou, MD, PhDDepartment of Medical Imaging
Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto
e-mail:
Anastasia Oikonomou, MD, PhDDepartment of Medical Imaging
Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto