High-resolution CT of diffuse interstitial lung disease: key findings in common disorders

Citation
C. Schaefer-prokop et al., High-resolution CT of diffuse interstitial lung disease: key findings in common disorders, EUR RADIOL, 11(3), 2001, pp. 373-392
Citations number
82
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Review
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0938-7994 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
373 - 392
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2001)11:3<373:HCODIL>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
High-resolution CT (HRCT) is the radiological imaging technique that most c losely reflects changes in lung structure. It represents the radiological m ethod of choice for the diagnostic work-up of patients with known or suspec ted diffuse interstitial lung disease. A single HRCT finding is frequently nonspecific, but the combination of the various HRCT findings together with their anatomic distribution can suggest the most probable diagnosis. The p urpose of this article is to summarize the classic HRCT features of the mos t common diffuse interstitial lung diseases. Lists of differential diagnose s and distinguishing key features are provided to improve diagnostic confid ence. The presence of classic HRCT features often obviates the need for bio psy. In patients with atypical findings, HRCT can be used to determine the most appropriate biopsy site.