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Idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis.

T Franquet¹, A Giménez Palleiro¹

¹Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.

|February 3, 2023

Summary

Idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis is a rare lung disease affecting upper lobes. Diagnosis relies on clinical and high-resolution CT scan findings, often negating the need for biopsies.

Keywords:

Enfermedades pulmonares Fibroelastosis pleuroparenquimatosa Fibrosis pulmonar HRCT Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias Neumonias Intersticiales Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis Pulmonary apical cap TCAR

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Radiology
Pathology

Background:

Idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (IPPFE) is a rare interstitial lung disease.
It primarily affects the upper lobes of the lungs.
Recognized as a distinct entity since 2013 by ATS/ERS consensus.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the clinical, radiological, and histological features of IPPFE.
To discuss associated conditions and differential diagnoses.
To highlight the diagnostic approach for IPPFE.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentations.
Analysis of radiological findings, particularly high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT).
Discussion of histological characteristics when available.

Main Results:

IPPFE predominantly involves upper lung lobes.
Diagnosis is often established through HRCT findings.
Two types exist: idiopathic and secondary, with various potential causes for the latter.

Conclusions:

IPPFE diagnosis requires integrated clinical and radiological assessment.
HRCT is the primary diagnostic tool, often sufficient for diagnosis.
Understanding IPPFE's characteristics and associations is crucial for management.