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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
HRCT = high-resolution ... computerised tomography; ILD ... pulmonary fibrosis; UIP ... pneumonitis ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
It is usually easy to recognize the pattern of UIP on HRCT. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest #UIP
the pattern of UIP ... on HRCT. ... Radiology #CTChest #UIP ... #Pneumonitis #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
HRCT findings in UIP
Honeycombing consisting of multilayered thick-walled cysts.
Architectural distortion with traction bronchiectasis due to fibrosis.
Predominance
HRCT findings in ... UIP Honeycombing ... Radiology #CTChest #UIP ... #Pneumonitis #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... is seen in: - UIP ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #ChestCT #Differential
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
; HRCT = high-resolution ... computed tomography; UIP ...  = usual interstitial ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Pneumonia • (UIP ... Pneumonia • (DIP ... Pneumonia • (LIP ... Chronic Radiation Pneumonitis ... Lung #Diseases #ILD
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
resolution of the HRCT ... predominance: UIP ... , NSIP, DIP. - Centrilobular ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
pneumonias (IIPs ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... findings of NSIP, UIP ... , OP and LIP have ... #Findings #RadiologyAssistant
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis or LIP is uncommon, being seen mainly in patients with autoimmune disease, particularly
Lymphocytic interstitial ... pneumonitis or ... LIP is uncommon, ... syndrome with LIP ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Notice the honeycombing and the preference of the subpleural and basal lung areas. #Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Radiology #CTChest #UIP ... UsualInterstitialPneumonitis #Usual #Interstitial ... #Pneumonitis #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant