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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... fibrosis; UIP = ... usual interstitial pneumonitis ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
pattern of pulmonary ... fibrosis. ... A HRCT is needed ... attributed to chronic ... HRCT demonstrated
UIP with honeycombing (left) and chronic HP (right)
Differential diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
Subacute stage:
- RB-ILD: seen in
UIP with honeycombing ... Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis ... similar HRCT findings ... In chronic HP fibrotic ... #Comparison #Chronic
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
the diagnosis of chronic ... pneumonitis; HRCT ... computed tomography; UIP ... #pulmonary #diagnosis ... #algorithm #HP
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Hemoptysis • Coughing up ... Causes: • Cystic fibrosis ... evidence of cystic fibrosis ... Physical stigmata of cor ... Diagnosis: • HRCT