Tuberc Respir Dis.  2005 Feb;58(2):111-119.

DILD (diffuse infiltrative lung disease); Radiologic Diagnostic Approach According to High-Resolution CT Pattern

• Lee KN

Abstract

The introduction of high-resolution CT (HRCT) in recent years has improved the ability of radiologists to detect and characterize the diffuse infiltrative lung disease (DILD). The detection and diagnosis of diffuse lung disease using HRCT are based on the recognition of specific abnormal findings. In this article, pattern recognition of HRCT findings is reviewed in the differential diagnosis of diffuse infiltrative lung disease. In general, HRCT findings of lung disease can be classified into four categories based on their appearances. These categories consist of (1) nodules and nodular opacities, (2) linear and reticular opacities, (3) increased lung opacity, and (4) decreased lung opacity, including cystic lesions.

Keyword

Computed tomography(CT); high-resolution; Lung, cysts; Lung; interstitial disease; Lung; nodule

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Lung Diseases
Lung*