Ces radiol. 2013, 67(3):204-208

Quantification of parenchymal involvement in patients with fibrosing interstitial lung diseasesReview article

Martina Šterclová, Martina Vašáková
Pneumologická klinika Thomayerovy nemocnice a 1. LF UK, Praha

Methods summarising the use of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in quantification of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases are evaluated in presented study. Visual as well as automatic scoring systems can be used. Visual scoring systems are easy to be assessed and if suitable system is chosen, trained respiratory specialist can be involved in scoring. Automatic scoring systems should be prefered in evaluation of serial HRCT scans. Extent of fibrotic changes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or chronic extrinsic allergic alveolitis can be a good predictor of patient's prognosis.

Keywords: high resolution computed tomography, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, scoring systems

Accepted: April 15, 2013; Published: September 1, 2013  Show citation

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Šterclová M, Vašáková M. Quantification of parenchymal involvement in patients with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases. Ces radiol. 2013;67(3):204-208.
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