Interstitial Lung Abnormalities: Current Understanding.
Clin Chest Med
; 45(2): 433-444, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38816098
ABSTRACT
Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are incidental findings on computed tomography scans, characterized by nondependent abnormalities affecting more than 5% of any lung zone. They are associated with factors such as age, smoking, genetic variants, worsened clinical outcomes, and increased mortality. Risk stratification based on clinical and radiological features of ILAs is crucial in clinical practice, particularly for identifying cases at high risk of progression to pulmonary fibrosis. Traction bronchiectasis/bronchiolectasis index has emerged as a promising imaging biomarker for prognostic risk stratification in ILAs. These findings suggest a spectrum of fibrosing interstitial lung diseases, encompassing from ILAs to pulmonary fibrosis.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Clin Chest Med
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos