Clin Radiol 2021 Jun 7;76(6):399-406. Epub 2021 Feb 7.
Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address:
With the advent of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), micronodular lung disease is a routinely encountered pathology in thoracic imaging. This article will review how to differentiate the three main micronodular patterns and review the differential diagnosis for each. Differential diagnosis of micronodular lung disease may be extensive, but by identifying the pattern and using additional clues, such as distribution, additional imaging findings, and clinical history, a radiologist can make an accurate diagnosis. Read More