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Nardocci C, Simon J, Kiss F, Györke T, Szántó P, Tárnoki ÁD, Tárnoki DL, Müller V, Maurovich-Horvat P. The role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. IMAGING 2021. [DOI: 10.1556/1647.2021.00048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive disease lacking a definite etiology, characterized by the nonspecific symptoms of dyspnea and dry cough. Due to its poor prognosis, imaging techniques play an essential role in diagnosing and managing IPF. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) has been shown to be the most sensitive modality for the diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. It is the primary imaging modality used for the assessment and follow-up of patients with IPF. Other not commonly used imaging methods are under research, such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography-computed tomography are alternative imaging techniques. This literature review aims to provide a brief overview of the imaging of IPF-related alterations.
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- Chiara Nardocci
- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- 2 MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 3 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 3 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- 4 National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- 4 National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- 5 Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- 2 MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Peter V. Dicpinigaitis
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, 1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461 USA
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