Hrct chest: HRCT is a type of

HRCT is a type of CT used to diagnose lung diseases by enhancing image resolution. It can also be used for middle ear diseases, organ transplant complications, and COVID-19. The document discusses high-resolution computed tomography ( HRCT ) imaging of lung diseases, covering its introduction, technical aspects, anatomy relevant to interpretation, and various patterns of lung disease detectable by HRCT . It emphasizes the superiority of HRCT over traditional chest radiography in diagnosing pulmonary conditions and highlights both advantages and limitations associated with different scanning techniques. Additionally, it explores the anatomical details of the lungs ... Some less common interstitial lung diseases will also be presented because their HRCT presentation may be very typical, allowing for a 'spot diagnosis' in selected cases. In ' HRCT - basic interpretation ' the terminology is introduced and a practical approach is given for the interpretation of HRCT examinations. Learn how to interpret HRCT examinations of the chest using a practical approach based on the anatomy of the secondary lobule. Find out the basic patterns, distributions and differential diagnoses of interstitial lung diseases.