SUSPECT
PULMONARY
FIBROSIS

– a common threat for many patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), that calls for urgent identification and intervention.^1–4 Early diagnosis of fibrotic ILDs requires radiological interpretation of HRCT^5–8

DISCOVER HOW AND WHY IDENTIFYING FIBROTIC ILDs MATTER

IMAGING ATLAS OF ILDs

Improve your ability to diagnose fibrotic ILDs.
This atlas can assist you through the process of diagnosing an ILD, helping you recognize key clues and characteristics on chest HRCT and histopathology cuts from surgical lung biopsy.

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Progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF)

Patients with a range of ILDs may develop PPF, a key driver of irreversible harm and early mortality.^1–4

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Interpret HRCT scans

Recognize key fibrotic ILD features on HRCT scans

Diagnosis of fibrotic ILD requires radiologist interpretation of HRCT scans.^5–8

Interpret HRCT scans

Communicate key findings

Participate in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

A MDT approach that includes a radiologist can help to facilitate early and accurate diagnosis of fibrotic ILDs.^9,10

Communicate key findings

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