For patients with newly detected ILD of apparently unknown cause who are clinically suspected of having IPF and have an HRCT pattern of probable UIP, indeterminate for UIP, or an alternative diagnosis, we suggest SLB (conditional recommendation, very low quality of evidence).

Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline. Background: This document provides clinical recommendations for the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause that is associated with radiological and histologic features of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). It occurs primarily in older adults, is characterized by progressive worsening of dyspnea and lung function, and has a poor prognosis.

Jun 19, 2024 · The importance of this guideline is that (definite) UIP pattern on chest HRCT precludes the need for tissue diagnosis 1,2,5. However, unfortunately up to 20% of inconsistent with UIP group (or actually atypical UIP) can be UIP on biopsy or progress clinically to a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). UIP pattern

Background: This document provides clinical recommendations for the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It represents a collaborative effort between the American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Japanese Respiratory Society, and Latin American Thoracic Society.

Oct 14, 2024 · Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is not a disease, it is a histopathologic and radiologic pattern of interstitial lung disease. This can be caused by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis or non-specific interstitial pneumonia. The diagnosis is typically decided by a multidisciplinary team.

UIP is characterized on HRCT by the presence of reticular opacities, often associated with traction bronchiectasis (98, 99). Honeycombing is common, and is critical for making a definite diagnosis.

Dec 18, 2024 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a clinical syndrome and considered the most common and the most lethal form of pulmonary fibrosis corresponding to the histologic and imaging pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia. It is more …

American Thoracic Society (ATS), European Respiratory Society (ERS), Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS), and Latin American Thoracic Association (ALAT) Evidence-Based Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). This pocket guide was complied by Ganesh Raghu, MD and Bridget Collins, MD, University of Washington,

For Patients with Newly Detected ILD of Unknown Cause Who Are Clinically Suspected of Having IPF, Should SLB Be Performed to Ascertain the Histopathology Diagnosis of UIP Pattern?