LUNG FIBROSIS >> Localized Systemic sclerosis, Sarcoidosis, Tuberculosis, Berylliosis and Asbestosis >>Diffuse Idiopathic lung fibrosis, Rheumatoid lung, Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis ( exclusive in smoker), Tuberous sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) , >> High-resolution CT scan (HRCT) 90% accurate in diagnosis. Bronchalveolar lavage > increase neutrophil and macrophage, ANA and RF +ve in 30%. Lung biopsy may needed to DD from othe causes
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