Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and fatal diffuse parenchymal lung disease, is defined pathologically by the pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) …
N Sverzellati - Respiratory research, 2013 - Springer
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging has a central role in the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, particularly in the evaluation of patients with suspected idiopathic …
PA Hodnett, DP Naidich - American journal of respiratory and critical …, 2013 - atsjournals.org
Establishing the etiology of fibrosing interstitial lung disease (FILD) remains a clinical challenge. This is because many disorders resulting in lung fibrosis may be similar in their …
RM Du Bois - European Respiratory Review, 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
A diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has serious implications for the affected individuals, who have a 50% likelihood of dying within 2− 3 yrs, an outcome which is worse …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD). In this review, we describe the central role of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in …
A Devaraj - European Respiratory Review, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
It is well known that high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is an essential component of the diagnostic pathway in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Honeycombing …
D Valeyre - European Respiratory Review, 2011 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, and poses significant clinical challenges. IPF diagnosis is based on clear-cut …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease of unknown etiology that usually has a progressive course and is commonly associated with a poor prognosis. The main symptoms …
AU Wells - European Respiratory Review, 2013 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the most prevalent of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, is associated with a poor prognosis. An accurate diagnosis of IPF is essential …