Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis CT
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
On chest CT scan, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by honeycombing appearance of the lungs, bronchiectasis, ground glass opacities, and distortion of the lung opacities.
CT scan
- High resolution CT scan of the lung is recommended for diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- On chest CT scan, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by the following features:
- Honeycombing appearance of the lungs which are cystic air spaces of different sizes. The cysts are mostly located in the sub-pleural area.
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Lung architectural distortion
- Ground glass opacities
- Interlobular septal thickening