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Abbreviations
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Synonyms
- Idiopathic usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP)
- Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis
Definitions
- Fibrosing idiopathic interstitial pneumonia associated with histologic pattern of UIP on surgical biopsy
- Represents 40% of all idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
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Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Travis WD et al: An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: update of the international multidisciplinary classification of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 188(6):733-48, 2013
- Raghu G et al: An official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and management. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 183(6):788-824, 2011
- Mueller-Mang C et al: What every radiologist should know about idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Radiographics. 27(3):595-615, 2007
- Lynch DA et al: High-resolution computed tomography in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: diagnosis and prognosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 172(4):488-93, 2005
- Lynch DA: Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias: CT features. Radiology. 236(1):10-21, 2005
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Synonyms
- Idiopathic usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP)
- Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis
Definitions
- Fibrosing idiopathic interstitial pneumonia associated with histologic pattern of UIP on surgical biopsy
- Represents 40% of all idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Travis WD et al: An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: update of the international multidisciplinary classification of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 188(6):733-48, 2013
- Raghu G et al: An official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and management. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 183(6):788-824, 2011
- Mueller-Mang C et al: What every radiologist should know about idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Radiographics. 27(3):595-615, 2007
- Lynch DA et al: High-resolution computed tomography in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: diagnosis and prognosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 172(4):488-93, 2005
- Lynch DA: Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias: CT features. Radiology. 236(1):10-21, 2005
