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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Published on: June 16, 2020
[Smoking-related interstitial lung disease : Radiological findings, histopathological correlations, and clinical
1Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz. Lisa.jungblut@usz.ch.
Clinical/Methodological Issue:
Identifying smoking-related interstitial lung diseases (SRILD) in smokers is challenging, as clinical manifestations can be nonspecific, and there is a variety of SRILD entities that not only interconnect but can also overlap.
Radiological Standard Procedures:
In diagnosing SRILD, imaging techniques such as high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) allow the identification of characteristic features, serving as crucial pieces of the puzzle for definitive differentiation.
Performance:
Studies have demonstrated that HRCT exhibits a sensitivity of approximately 80-90% in identifying SRILD, with a specificity around 70-80%. The conclusive diagnosis often requires a correlation between histopathological findings and clinical observations.
Practical Recommendations:
Regular monitoring of smokers, especially when experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath and cough, coupled with a comprehensive diagnosis of SRILD, is crucial for accurate identification and individualized therapy.
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