Rammohan Vadapalli MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Harshavardhan KR MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Abhijit Roychowdhury MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pramod Kumar Reddy Kaila MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Abhinav Sriram Sriram Vadapalli, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To list all the key imaging signs in HRCT useful for characterization of Focal  and Diffuse Lung Disease and briefly explain the underlying Pathological Correlates-Every Resident must know The Differential diagnosis of each of these signs,what they stand for and theeir specificity is highlighted. with Differential Diagnosis  is discussed. A  symptom or Clinical scenario  specific Checklist approach every resident must follow when interpreting HRCT studies and observing these signs is showcased.

1.Halo sign 2.Reverse Halo sign 3.fairy Ring sign 4.Dark Bronchus sign 5.CT Angiogram sign 6.GLOVED Finger sign 7.Crazy Paving Pattern 8.Tree in Bud sign 9.Signet ring sign 10.Split Pleura sign 11.Comet tail Sign 12.Feeding Vessel Sign   Each sign is defined its components clearly outlined by Diagramatic reprentation and Clinical illustrative HRCT  images. The pathological Correlates of Every Imaging sign are highlighted   The Common and Uncommon pathologies which show the sign and Particular pattern are listed.

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Vadapalli, R, KR, H, Roychowdhury, A, Kaila, P, Vadapalli, A, The Dozen Key Imaging Signs of HRCT in Focal and Diffuse Lung Disease Every Radiology Resident Must Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014568.html