Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases

Figure 3

High-resolution computed tomography of the chest (Case 2). The scan 10 months prior to our evaluation (a) demonstrated a typical appearance of non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) with increased reticulation, traction bronchiectasis, lobar volume loss, and ground glass opacification in the lower lung zones. Bibasilar ground glass opacities that spare the subpleural region are characteristic for NSIP. The scan taken at our center 10 months later (b) demonstrated significant progression in fibrotic abnormalities.

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