Ces radiol. 2018, 72(4):259-262 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2018/035
IPFchecker - let's fight disorders of lung interstitium!Review article
- 1 Radiologická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
- 2 Pneumologická klinika Thomayerovy nemocnice a 1. LF UK, Praha
Diagnostic process in patiens with interstitial lung disease (ILD) in challenging for both - radiologist as well as respiratory physician. Correct diagnosis is formel by collecting pieces of information and correct assemblling of them. The result is crucial for patient prognosis. IPFchecker is application which can enable better orientation in ILD and can help to change approach to diseases of lung interstitium.
Keywords: CT, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, intersticial lung disease, IPFchecker
Accepted: November 15, 2018; Published: December 1, 2018 Show citation
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