Diffuse pulmonary infiltrates--challenging diagnosis
Kaarteenaho, R.; Jartti, A.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 127(2): 197-207
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 21442870 Document Number: 651603
The diagnostics of diffuse pulmonary infiltrates is based on high-resolution computed tomography of the lungs. In typical cases, this technique can usually be applied to diagnose IPF, sarcoidosis and allergic alveolitis quite reliably. Radiological findings in several interstitial pulmonary diseases are, however, overlapping and the diseases may involve atypical manifestations. Analysis of tomographic images requires an experienced radiologist.