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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ... computerised tomography; ILD ... = interstitial lung ... ; UIP = usual interstitial ... pneumonitis
Schematic classification of interstitial lung diseases according to aetiology. The finding of histological usual interstitial pneumonitis
of interstitial lung ... of histological usual ... interstitial pneumonitis ... idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ... #ILD #Classification
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... • Radiation pneumonitis ... Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias ... Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ... #diagnosis #differential
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... tomography; UIP = usual ... hypersensitivity #pneumonitis ... algorithm #HP #ILD
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... edema #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Table #Distribution
HRCT findings in UIP
Honeycombing consisting of multilayered thick-walled cysts.
Architectural distortion with traction bronchiectasis due to fibrosis.
Predominance
bronchiectasis due to fibrosis ... lymphadenopathy #Clinical #Radiology ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual ... #Interstitial #Pneumonitis ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Disease - Differential ... Pneumonia • (UIP) Usual ... Interstitial Pneumonia - fibrosis ... Chronic Radiation Pneumonitis ... #Diseases #ILD
Notice the honeycombing and the preference of the subpleural and basal lung areas. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
subpleural and basal lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual ... #Interstitial #Pneumonitis ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Nodules - Differential Diagnosis by Distribution
 • Centrilobular: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis, Infectious Bronchiolitis, Vasculitis,
Lung Nodules - Differential ... Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis ... , RB-ILD, Pneumoconiosis ... BrighamChiefs #Lung ... #Nodules #Differential
Notice the honeycombing and the preference of the subpleural and basal lung areas. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
subpleural and basal lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual ... #Interstitial #Pneumonitis ... LowerLungPredominance #ILD