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The role of high-resolution computed tomography in the follow-up of diffuse lung disease: Number 2 in the Series "Radiology" Edited by Nicola Sverzellati and Sujal Desai.

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Elicker, BM; Kallianos, KG; Henry, TS
Published in: Eur Respir Rev
June 30, 2017

High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the lung is a key component of the multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis in diffuse lung disease (DLD). HRCT also plays an important role in the follow-up of patients with established DLD. In this respect, serial HRCT examinations may provide valuable information that cannot be determined from clinical history and other diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests. Important roles of HRCT in this context include assisting in determining prognosis, monitoring for the efficacy of treatment, detecting progression of disease or complications, and evaluating patients with worsening or acute symptoms. Both clinicians and radiologists should be aware of the expected evolution of HRCT changes in a variety of DLDs. The goals of this paper are to discuss: 1) the expected evolution of HRCT findings over time in common DLDs; 2) the role of serial HRCT examinations in formulating an initial diagnosis; and 3) the role of HRCT in the follow-up of patients with known DLD.

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Eur Respir Rev

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EISSN

1600-0617

Publication Date

June 30, 2017

Volume

26

Issue

144

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Time Factors
  • Risk Factors
  • Respiratory System
  • Prognosis
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial
  • Lung
  • Humans
  • 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
 

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Published In

Eur Respir Rev

DOI

EISSN

1600-0617

Publication Date

June 30, 2017

Volume

26

Issue

144

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Time Factors
  • Risk Factors
  • Respiratory System
  • Prognosis
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial
  • Lung
  • Humans
  • 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology