Cysts with a discernible wall may represent cystic ILD as also other differentials such as bronchiectasis, honeycombing, cystic metastases, septic emboli etc. 10. drug-induced); when the etiology is unknown, it is called cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. %PDF-1.5 %���� 51 0 obj Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. LIP lymphoid interstitial pneumonia, NSIP nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, RB-ILD respiratory bronchiolitis–associated interstitial lung disease, UIP usual interstitial pneumonia RadioGraphics 2007; 27:595–615 Published online 10.1148/rg.273065130 Content Code: Respiratory bronchiolitis causing interstitial lung disease: a clinicopathologic study of six cases. Honeycombing would present as pleural based rows of cysts stacked one upon the other, with the walls of the cysts in contact with each other (see figure below). This stepwise radiologic diagnostic approach can be helpful in reaching a correct diagnosis for various cystic lung diseases. 19. The diagnostic approach to idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) has long been confusing because these disorders were categorized according to different clinical, radiologic, and histologic classifications (, 1,, 2).In 2001, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) standardized the terminology for IIPs (, Fig 1) (, 3). Note that the interlobular septum contains only vessels and lymphatics. endobj The ILDs will usually be easily diagnosed based on the combination of these nine findings along with associated history. 13. <>stream For example, a combination of ground glass opacities + septal thickening (crazy paving pattern) is seen in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. A pattern- based histopathological approach to interstitial lung disease provides a ‘‘map’’ for the general pathologist to navigate this area successfully, especially so when used with aid of the clinical and radiological patterns of presentation. 8. Cystic ILDs include Langerhan cell histiocytosis (LCH), lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), Birt Hogg Dubbe syndrome, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia and rarely cystic metastases from angiosarcoma. Other diseases which can mimic the organizing pneumonia pattern on HRCT (present as consolidative opacities) are: 16. CONCLUSION. Remember; CT has a high specificity but low sensitivity for diagnosing UIP. Usually, in a cystic ILD, the intervening lung parenchyma is relatively nomal (LCH may be an exception). Approach To Interstitial Lung Diseases or Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases 3. Proper counseling of the patient prior to the CT even by paramedical personnel significantly improves patient compliance and scan quality, and is mandatory. 20. Age, history of smoking, history of connective tissue disease, exposure to allergens (having pets for example), occupational history etc are all important. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. One must note the presence or absence of nine findings on the CT to diagnose interstitial lung diseases. The ILD consist of disorders of known cause (e.g., collagen vascular diseases, drug-related diseases) as well as disorders of unknown etiology. Publicationdate 2007-12-20. The first step in evaluating for ILD is to distinguish between fibrosing and non-fibrosing ILDs. 14. This may have a known etiology (e.g. APPROACH TO DIAGNOSING ILD 6. We are however happy to allow reuse of any blog content as long as we are appropriately acknowledged. i. Dr Bhavin Jankharia has shared his ppts on HRCT in diffuse lung diseases (parts I and II) on slideshare. 3B2 Total Publishing System 7.51n/W Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from HRCT. The technician/ancillary staff must always demonstrate to the patient how to take a deep breath and hold it, and explain that the instructions will come from the machine via a recorded voice so that the patient is not startled. On a Chest X-Ray it can be very difficult to determine whether there is interstitial lung disease and what kind of … 17. Acute/subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a common disease which may present with ill defined bronchocentric nodules, as also ground glass opacities. ( Log Out /  These heterogeneous parenchymal lung disorders overlap in their clinical presentations and patterns of lung injury. https://www.slideshare.net/bhavinj/hrct-in-diffuse-lung-diseases-i-techniques-and-quality, https://www.slideshare.net/bhavinj/hrct-in-diffuse-lung-diseases-ii?qid=76403b37-2d5b-4cfc-8677-b0e302433160&v=&b=&from_search=3. uuid:9cb20b7f-1dd1-11b2-0a00-aa00687aceff 2021-01-19T06:07:29-08:00 This website is devoted to medical education and practice in radiology. endobj ( Log Out /  One way to confirm whether the CT has been obtained in inspiration or expiration is by observing the contour of the trachea. 175 0 obj Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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One must note the presence or absence of nine findings on the CT to diagnose interstitial lung diseases. endobj CT showing reticular opacities, traction bronchiectasis and honeycombing. endobj We are not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without our permission. A pattern-based histopathological approach to interstitial lung disease provides a “map” for the general pathologist to navigate this area successfully, especially so when used with aid of the clinical and radiological patterns of presentation. A major problem in India regarding thoracic CT imaging is suboptimal quality of the scans due to the patient not having received adequate instructions regarding taking a deep breath and holding it for the duration of the scan. 9. Proper lung window width and window level settings are a must for evaluating and filming pulmonary pathologies adequately. Change ). If the only finding is the presence of ground glass opacities, there are multiple differentials. UIP pattern. On a Chest X-Ray it can be very difficult to determine whether there is interstitial lung disease and what kind of … ILDs may occur in isolation or in association with systemic diseases. Approach to Interstitial Lung Disease: DAMS Unplugged Thursday, June 28, 2018 chest radiology , video Presenting a short teaching video with pulmonologist and Radiologist discussing different aspects of ILD Radiological Approach To Diffuse Lung Diseases Dr. Soe Moe Htoo 2. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. endobj <> Desquamative interstitial pneumonia and respiratory bronchiolitis-associated interstitial lung disease. Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) encompass a broad range of conditions, with an estimated 200 individual entities. In this review, we present an algorithmic approach to evaluating the surgical lung biopsy specimen for advanced fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD), emphasizing the clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic clues (summarized in Tables 1 and 2) that can aid the pathologist in distinguishing various entities from each other and establishing an accurate diagnosis. Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome 3. pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis 4. desquamative interstitial pneumonia 5. lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis Congenital cystic lung diseases that present with recurrent pneu… If the pattern is not classic for UIP and NSIP is a differential, few pointers help. <>stream Assuming that the patient is not a smoker and is not immunocompromised, the differentials would include hypersensitivity pneumonitis and NSIP.’. 174 0 obj 58 0 obj Nodules: Note that ‘bronchocentric’ nodules is the new term for ‘centrilobular’ nodules. endobj <> Follow-up, treatment, and prognosis are strongly influenced by the underlying pathogenesis. SECTION 11 Immunologic and Interstitial Diseases CHAPTER 54 Interstitial Lung Disease: A Clinical Overview and General Approach Danielle Antin-Ozerkis INTRODUCTION Commonly, interstitial lung disease (ILD) presents with dyspnea on exertion, diffuse bilateral infiltrates on chest imaging, and restriction with diffusion impairment on physiologic testing. (Details on table 4 of the evidence-based document on IPF in the link at the end). There are a couple of links as well at the end to read more from, and links to two ppts put up on this topic on slideshare by Dr Jankharia sometime back (they have more images to refer to). The presence or absence of nodules coupled with CT demonstration of differential involvement of the three interstitial compartments is useful in limiting diagnostic possibilities in interstitial disease. A conundrum arises when widespread small opacities are difficult to categorize into one group or the other on chest radiography, or when ILD and ALD are both present. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[28.346449 28.346449 623.62207 822.047241]/Type/Page>> Lymphangitis classically presents as nodular septal thickening, but it may be smooth as well. 2. 117 0 obj We propose an algorithmic approach to the interpretation of diffuse lung disease on high-resolution CT. In this review we present the key findings in the most common interstitial lung diseases. They indicate the presence of intralobular septal thickening (as against the conventional ‘septal thickening’ which is interlobular). The interpretation of interstitial lung diseases is based on the type of involvement of the secondary lobule. On HRCT there are four patterns: reticular, nodular, high and low attenuation (table). On HRCT there are four patterns: reticular, nodular, high and low attenuation (table). There is an excellent article on radiographics on the ILD classification. Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases are divided into four groups1: Parenchymal lung diseases of known origin: These include myriad diseases linked to environmental, occupational, and drug-induced causes as well as pulmonary… If there is any clinical doubt, a follow-up CT or a biopsy should be performed. Analysis of “distribution” of the abnormalities, 2. Considering that an ILD may complicate t … The interstitial lung diseases have similar symptoms, physiology, radiology, and histopathology, which may make the process of diagnosis difficult, even for ILD experts. Multiple/diffuse cysts with ground-glass opacity include pneumocystis pneumonia, desquamative interstitial pneumonia, and lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. 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