scholarly journals Bronchoalveolar lavage cellular analyses in conjunction with high-resolution computed tomography imaging as a diagnostic intervention for patients with suspected interstitial lung disease

Lung India ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 287
Author(s):  
Madhavan Jagadeesan ◽  
Ammaiyappan Chockalingam ◽  
Ranganathan Duraiswamy
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Bronchoalveolar Lavage ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Imaging

The place of high-resolution computed tomography imaging in the investigation of interstitial lung disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Jeny ◽  
Pierre-Yves Brillet ◽  
Young-Wouk Kim ◽  
Olivia Freynet ◽  
Hilario Nunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Imaging

scholarly journals Response to bronchoalveolar lavage and high-resolution computed tomography in interstitial lung disease

Lung India ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Madhavan Jagadeesan ◽  
Ammaiyappan Chockalingam ◽  
Ranganathan Duraiswamy
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Bronchoalveolar Lavage ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography

scholarly journals AB0605 CLINICAL PROFILE AND CHEST HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (HRCT) FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES AND INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE: EXPERIENCE OF A SINGLE REFERENCE RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1598.2-1599
Author(s):  
I. Rusu ◽  
L. Muntean ◽  
M. M. Tamas ◽  
I. Felea ◽  
L. Damian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Interstitial Pneumonia ◽  
Connective Tissue Diseases ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography ◽  
Hrct Patterns

Background:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of connective tissue diseases (CTDs), and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) play an important role in the diagnosis of ILD and may provide prognostic information.Objectives:We aimed to characterize the clinical profile and chest HRCT abnormalities and patterns of patients diagnosed with CTDs and ILD.Methods:In this retrospective, observational study we included 80 consecutive patients with CTDs and ILD referred to a tertiary rheumatology center between 2015 and 2019. From hospital charts we collected clinical data, immunologic profile, chest HRCT findings. HRCT patterns were defined according to new international recommendations.Results:Out of 80 patients, 64 (80%) were women, with a mean age of 55 years old. The most common CTD associated with ILD was systemic sclerosis (38.8%), followed by polymyositis (22.5%) and rheumatoid arthritis (18.8%). The majority of patients had dyspnea on exertion (71.3%), bibasilar inspiratory crackles were present in 56.3% patients and 10% had clubbing fingers. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) were present in 78.8% patients, and the most frequently detected autoantibodies against extractable nuclear antigen were anti-Scl 70 (28.8%), followed by anti-SSA (anti-Ro, 17.5%), anti-Ro52 (11.3%) and anti-Jo (7.5%). Intravenous cyclophosphamide therapy for 6-12 months was used in 35% of patients, while 5% of patients were treated with mycophenolate mofetil.The most frequent HRCT abnormalities were reticular abnormalities and ground glass opacity. Non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) was identified in 46.3% CTDs patients. A pattern suggestive of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) was present in 32.5% patients, mainly in patients with systemic sclerosis. In 21.3% patients the HRCT showed reticulo-nodular pattern, micronodules and other abnormalities, not diagnostic for UIP or NSIP pattern.Conclusion:Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is the most common HRCT pattern associated with CTDs. Further prospective longitudinal studies are needed in order to determine the clinical and prognostic significance of various HRCT patterns encountered in CTD-associated ILD and for better patient management.References:[1]Ohno Y, Koyama H, Yoshikaua T, Seki S. State-of-the-Art Imaging of the Lung for Connective Tissue Disease (CTD). Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2015;17(12):69.[2]Walsh SLF, Devaraj A, Enghelmeyer JI, Kishi K, Silva RS, Patel N, et al. Role of imaging in progressive-fibrosing interstitial lung diseases. Eur Respir Rev. 2018;27(150)Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Non-fibrotic lung diseases on high resolution computed tomography: imaging and differential diagnosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta POLVEROSI ◽  
Elisa BARATELLA ◽  
Chiara GIRAUDO ◽  
Cristina MARROCCHIO ◽  
Manuela MEREU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Fibrotic Lung Diseases
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