UIP UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis. On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular pattern particularly at the lung bases. In many cases you can suspect UIP on the CXR. A HRCT is needed to confirm the diagnosis by demonstrating honeycombing. Here a CXR with a reticular pattern at the lung bases. This pattern was first attributed to chronic congestive heart failure, but persisted on follow-up CXR's despite therapy. HRCT demonstrated honeycombing. #Clinical #Radiology #CXR #UIP #Reticular #Interstitial #Pattern #Honeycombing #RadiologyAssistant
