Pulmonology💬 General
Role of HRCT in diagnosing interstitial lung disease — when is it indicated?
Prabhu Kvn
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A 55-year-old non-smoker presents with progressive dyspnea and dry cough over 6 months. PFTs show a restrictive pattern with reduced DLCO. CXR shows bilateral basal haziness. At what point does HRCT become mandatory, and how do specific HRCT patterns (UIP, NSIP, DIP) guide diagnosis and treatment decisions in ILD?
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