[Interstitial pneumonias--Histopathological and radiological correlation]

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Interstitial pneumonias present with overlapping clinical, radiological, and pathological features.
• Clinical manifestations are often non-specific, necessitating strong correlation between imaging and tissue analysis.
• Multidisciplinary discussion is crucial for accurate diagnosis, forming the basis of current idiopathic interstitial pneumonia classifications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and illustrate the characteristic radiological and pathological appearances of common idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
• To emphasize the importance of integrating imaging and histopathology for diagnosis.
• To provide a visual guide for identifying typical patterns of interstitial lung diseases.

Main Methods:

• Review of typical radiological findings in common interstitial pneumonias.
• Review of characteristic pathological features of these conditions.
• Correlation of imaging findings with histopathological diagnoses.

Main Results:

• Detailed illustration of radiological patterns associated with specific interstitial pneumonias.
• Description of key pathological hallmarks for each entity.
• Emphasis on diagnostic discrepancies and their resolution through multidisciplinary approach.

Conclusions:

• Radiological and pathological correlation is essential for diagnosing interstitial pneumonias.
• Multidisciplinary discussion remains the gold standard for classification.
• Accurate identification of typical imaging and histopathological features aids in timely diagnosis.