Linear opacities in middle lobe or lingula can be seen, as a result of subsegmental atelectasis or bronchiectasis with mucosal impactions. Shah A, Panjabi C. Allergic aspergillosis of the respiratory tract. Recognition of this sign is useful in localizing areas of airspace opacities, atelectasis or mass within the lung, with the loss of these normal silhouettes on frontal chest radiographs being generally indicative of the site of pathology 3,4:. The prevalence of enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes in asbestos-exposed individuals: a CT study. Certain occupations such as mining, quarrying, denim sandblasting 9 and tunneling are associated with silicosis. Overall pulmonary toxicity occurs in 5-10% of treated patients 4-6. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. They include diminished volume, linear scarring, consolidation, and traction bronchiectasis. Chong S, Lee KS, Chung MJ et-al. Mustafa Khan, Ritwik Banerjee. Korean J Radiol. 8. patchy ground-glass opacities; coexisting interstitial disease. They include: Pleural effusions and pleural plaques are common manifestations of asbestos-related disease. right paratracheal stripe: right upper lobe; right heart border: right middle lobe or medial right lower lobe It is named because this sign resembles a reverse S shape, and is therefore sometimes referred to as the reverse S-sign of Golden.. NSIP has two main subtypes: On imaging, the most common features are relatively symmetric and bilateral ground-glass opacities with associated fine reticulations and pulmonary volume loss, resulting in traction bronchiectasis. It concerns alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothelium, basement membrane, and perivascular and perilymphatic tissues. Classic/simple silicosis Plain radiograph Grammer LC, Greenberger PA. Patterson's Allergic Diseases. ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Karina Zavaleta, MD, Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. Clinical presentation. Post-primary infections are far more likely to cavitate than primary infections and are seen in 20-45% of cases. Radiology. it is important to carefully scrutinise the images, looking for findings such as joint or bony changes, esophageal dilatation, pleural and pericardial effusion, etc., as it has been mentioned that earlier NSIP pattern is also associated with many other conditions. 7. 1987;149 (2): 265-8. Pathol. The French terms "envole de ballons" and "lcher de ballons", which translate to "balloons release", are also used to describe this same appearance.Metastases with such an appearance are classically secondary to 1,2: Chest radiograph may show irregular opacities with a fine reticular pattern. Radiology. ICIs act through a unique mechanism of action when compared with those of conventional chemotherapeutic agents. The reported prevalence of pulmonary toxicity in patients receiving amiodarone is ~10% (range 2-18%)8. Lung opacities may gradually resolve over six months without radiological sequelae or with minimal damage . ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. 2. Residual middle lobe or lingula atelectasis can also be seen. Sverzellati N, Wells AU, Tomassetti S et-al. 25 (4): 447-9. 3. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, previously known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, represents a group of immune-mediated pulmonary disorders characterized by an inflammatory and/or fibrotic reaction affecting the lung parenchyma and small airways.. Its diagnosis relies on a constellation of findings: exposure to an offending antigen, characteristic signs and symptoms, AJR Am J Roentgenol. patchy ground-glass opacities; coexisting interstitial disease. Opacities seen in a child with acute asthmatic exacerbation but without high fever, chest pain, or leukocytosis are much more likely to be caused by atelectasis than pneumonia. Clinical presentation is with the expected recurrent bacterial infections and hemoptysis.Patients have a chronic cough and expectorate copious quantities of sputum, frequently blood stained and containing mucous plugs 2,7.. Later in the disease, larger volume hemoptysis, which may be life-threatening, as well as pneumothoraces become more Pleural disease in silicosis: pleural thickening, effusion, and invagination. Eventually, bronchiectasismay be evident. (2005) ISBN:1588902889. CT. CT findings include: numerous bilateral centrilobular nodular ground-glass opacities. 9. Check for errors and try again. Unable to process the form. Classic/simple silicosis Plain radiograph CT. CT findings include: numerous bilateral centrilobular nodular ground-glass opacities. Med. [] Rounded lesions measuring more than 3 cm in diameter are termed lung masses and should be considered Who is Mark Twain and What Did He Accomplish. Jeong YJ, Kim KI, Seo IJ et-al. Proc Am Thorac Soc. Prone thin-section imaging through the lung bases is often important to clarify whether dependent opacities at supine imaging represent atelectasis or true abnormality. Mosby Inc. (1998) ISBN:0815186983. Possible causative agents include radiation therapy of the chest, exposure to medications used during chemo-therapy, the inhalation of debris (e.g., animal dander), aspiration, herbicides or fluorocarbons and some systemic diseases. 5. Overview. Pulmonary drug toxicity: radiologic and pathologic manifestations. Voruganti D & Cadaret L. Amiodarone-Induced Interstitial Pneumonitis. Some patients remain stable for many years whereas other progress to end-stage pulmonary fibrosis rapidly 6-7. They include: These changes may be similar in appearance to dependent atelectasis, especially when located posteriorly, and thus supine and prone scans are recommended 3. Non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is the second most common morphological and pathological pattern of interstitial lung diseases.NSIP has two main subtypes: fibrotic type: most common, having a more dismal outcome; cellular type: less common, but carries a much better prognosis due to a very good response to treatment; On imaging, the most ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Airspace or patchy opacities may represent consolidation, atelectasis or mucoid impaction. There is a recognized male predilection (M:F = 2:1). Airspace or patchy opacities may represent consolidation, atelectasis or mucoid impaction. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Pulmonary collapse may be seen as a consequence of endobronchial mucoid impaction. Correct and early diagnosis has a significant impact on patient's outcome because NSIP usually responds well to corticosteroid therapy or cessation of inciting causes, e.g. Primarily idiopathic but the morphological pattern can be seen in association with a number of conditions: If there is no underlying cause, it is termed idiopathic NSIP;which is now considered a distinct entity. Infants who survive neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia often show a slow but continuous improvement in respiratory status. The hypersensitivity initially causes bronchospasm and bronchial wall edema, which is IgE-mediated. Masses more than 30 millimeters are likely primary lung tumors. 2005;184 (1): 273-82. If unresolved, continued inflammation can result in irreparable damage such as pulmonary fibrosis. Lab. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The literature has primarily focused on the diagnosis, clinical-radiological aspects of COVID-19 pneumonia, and the most common possible differential diagnoses. Presentation tends to be with progressive shortness of breath and chronic cough 4.Inspiratory crackles are heard in A bilateral pulmonary infiltrative pattern with volume loss of lower lobes may be seen in those with advanced disease. reticulonodular opacities; In addition, the liver (80% of cases) and sometimes the heart (20%) are high density 6. Pneumonitis describes general inflammation of lung tissue. Tsuchiya K, Toyoshima M, Akiyama N et al. Epidemiology. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-873, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":873,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/allergic-bronchopulmonary-aspergillosis/questions/2030?lang=us"}. Treatment of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is difficult due to the ubiquity of Aspergillus in the environment. M.D. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) is a syndrome caused by the repetitive inhalation of antigens from the environment in susceptible or sensitized people. It may be common in Caucasian-European populations 9. Pneumonitis describes general inflammation of lung tissue. It is considered one of the rarest of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias 11.. arcade-like sign of perilobular fibrosis describes an arch pattern in more than half of the patient with COP 13; ground glass opacity or crazy paving Abiodun Akanmode,M.D. Changes are usually bilateral, asymmetrical and particularly prominent in the lung bases 6. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Post-primary infections are far more likely to cavitate than primary infections and are seen in 20-45% of cases. Collins J, Stern EJ. For a discussion of the differential diagnosis of bronchiectasis please refer to the article bronchiectasisand more specifically central bronchiectasis. People affected by this type of lung Atelectasis. It is considered one of the rarest of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias 11.. Poll LW, May P, Koch JA et-al. 40 (5): 640-6. 2001;221 (3): 583-4. Summation of multiple linear opacities can lead to a net-like or reticular pattern. It is named because this sign resembles a reverse S shape, and is therefore sometimes referred to as the reverse S-sign of Golden.. 14. Rossi SE, Erasmus JJ, Mcadams HP et-al. Clinical presentation. On pixel-wise explanations for non-linear classifier decisions by layer-wise relevance propagation. The presence of the following features, although they can be seen in NSIP, should make one think about other differentials: In general, non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) carries a much more favorable prognosis than a UIP-type pattern,with a 90% 5-year survival rate for the cellular subtype and a ~60% (range 45-90%) 5-year survival for the fibrotic subtype. Residual middle lobe or lingula atelectasis can also be seen. a perilobular pattern with ill-defined linear opacities that are thicker than the thickened interlobular septa and have an arcade or polygonal appearance. PLoS ONE 10 , e0130140 (2015). gallium-67 scan:sensitive but non-specific. Unable to process the form. Ammannagari N, Polu V. 'Cannon ball' pulmonary metastases. Reticularfine or coarse linear shadows; Reticulonodular; Nodularsmall (2 to 3 mm), medium, large, or masses (>3 cm) 3. In some cases, tissue diagnosis is required to establish the diagnosis, although usually, the combination of appropriate clinical history and radiographic features suffice to guide therapy. 16. Kilburn KH, Warshaw RH. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia: evolving concepts. If unresolved, continued inflammation can result in irreparable damage such as pulmonary fibrosis. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Bickle I, Niknejad M, Patel M, et al. (2014) Radiology. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) is a syndrome caused by the repetitive inhalation of antigens from the environment in susceptible or sensitized people. Asbestosis. ICIs act through a unique mechanism of action when compared with those of conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Late radiological findings result from unresolved acute RP. Cha Y, Kim J, Kim Y, Kim Y. Radiologic Diagnosis of Asbestosis in Korea. However, high hepatic and splenic attenuation are also seen in patients exposed to amiodarone in the absence of drug toxicity. The vast majority of patients are heavy smokers (90%) with an average smoking history of 18 What every radiologist should know about idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Pulmonary opacification represents the result of a decrease in the ratio of gas to soft tissue (blood, lung parenchyma and stroma) in the lung. The lung volume is usually unchanged, but may be smaller with pulmonary fibrosis. The Journal of rheumatology. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 3. Spectrum of pulmonary aspergillosis: histologic, clinical, and radiologic findings. The three common patterns seen are patchy or airspace opacities; linear opacities; and nodular or dot opacities. Temporal and spatial homogeneity in a specimen is an essential feature. Epidemiology. (2007) ISBN:0781757657. The vast majority of patients are heavy smokers (90%) with an average smoking history of 18 Still, few studies (2007) ISBN:0781763142. 2001;6 (3): 307-11. The French terms "envole de ballons" and "lcher de ballons", which translate to "balloons release", are also used to describe this same appearance. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia with fibrosis: high-resolution CT and pathologic findings. Chest radiographic and computed tomographic manifestations in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. 7. Clinically, patients have atopic symptoms (especially asthma) and present with recurrent chest infections. Amiodarone hydrochloride is a tri-iodinated antiarrhythmic, comprised of 37% iodine by weight, which accumulates in type II pneumocytes 5,7. Appearances on chest radiography are non-specific, typically consisting of: As with other pulmonary diseases with an interstitial component, HRCT is the modality of choice. Still, few studies A 47 year old man sustained a head injury after tripping. Solely or predominantly upper lobe involvement or purely unilateral disease makes the diagnosis of NSIP less likely. (2007) ISBN:0781757657. Low grade fever, anorexia and muscle weakness have also been reported 2. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Radswiki T, Knipe H, Bickle I, et al. Nodules less than 2 millimeters in size may indicate miliary tuberculosis, notes Radiopaedia.org. 2012;4 (4): 141-50. arcade-like sign of perilobular fibrosis describes an arch pattern in more than half of the patient with COP 13; ground glass opacity or crazy paving consolidation. Rossi SE, Erasmus JJ, Mcadams HP et-al. Springer Verlag. Unable to process the form. Patients typically present with exertional dyspnea as the dominant symptom. MDCT Findings of Denim-Sandblasting-Induced Silicosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. 11. 9. 12. Parasitic infections of the lung occur worldwide among both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients and may affect the respiratory system in a variety of ways. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia with fibrosis: radiographic and CT findings in seven patients. Nodular opacities may signify tuberculosis; metastatic or bronchogenic lung tumor; or acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis depending on the size of the nodules. Diminished aeration of lung; Associated with signs of volume loss; Causes of pulmonary opacity. Heavy asbestos exposure is predominantly encountered among men, as most exposures are occupational in the setting of construction, mining, or ship/automotive industries. 8. Cellular NSIP shows a better response to corticosteroids and carries a substantially better prognosis than the fibrotic type. 9. Non-specific interstitial pneumonia typically tends to present in middle-aged adults, 40-50 years of age 1. 2005;236 (2): 685-93. (2014) European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society. Chest radiology, the essentials. Naidich DP, Srichai MB, Krinsky GA. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the thorax. 3. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5017, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":5017,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/asbestosis/questions/2373?lang=us"}. Primer of diagnostic imaging. Presentation tends to be with progressive shortness of breath and chronic cough 4.Inspiratory crackles are heard in 1983;147 (2): 339-44. Prone thin-section imaging through the lung bases is often important to clarify whether dependent opacities at supine imaging represent atelectasis or true abnormality. Making a differential diagnosis when a patient presents with a cough can be challenging however when the clinician ask about the other associated symptoms such as fever, vomiting, night sweats, weight loss, sputum Pneumonitis describes general inflammation of lung tissue. Fleeting shadows over time can also be a characteristic feature of this disease 14. The symptoms of non-specific interstitial pneumonia are,by definition,non-specific and include insidious onset of dyspnea and dry cough with a restrictive pattern of decreased lung function and reduced gas exchange capacity. 2013;23(4):287-96. A case of adrenocortical cancer with cannon ball pulmonary metastasis and primary hyperaldosteronism Endocrine Abstracts (2012) 28 P154, differential diagnoses of airspace opacification, presence of non-lepidic patterns such as acinar, papillary, solid, or micropapillary, myofibroblastic stroma associated with invasive tumor cells, bunch of grapes sign (botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma), bunch of grapes sign (intracranial tuberculoma), bunch of grapes sign (intraosseous hemangiomas), bunch of grapes sign (multicystic dysplastic kidney). In all cases, respiratory bronchiolitis-interstitial lung disease is typically associated with heavy tobacco smoking (usually of 30 pack-years or more) and is often seen in young middle-aged patients (30-40 years of age).. Clinical presentation. Kim TS, Lee KS, Chung MP et-al. 10. Interstitial lung disease (ILD), or diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), is a group of respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the alveoli (air sacs)) of the lungs. Park JS, Lee KS, Kim JS et-al. Pulmonary opacification represents the result of a decrease in the ratio of gas to soft tissue (blood, lung parenchyma and stroma) in the lung. 1996;84: 496-501. 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The authors proposed that tree-in-bud opacities suggest airways viral infection. 2002;22 Spec No : S167-84. Current status of idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. However, high hepatic and splenic attenuationare also seen in patients exposed to amiodarone in the absence of drug toxicity. 2010;254 (3): 957-64. In recent years, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy has rapidly grown, with increasing U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of a variety of agents used as first- and second-line treatments of various malignancies. It concerns alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothelium, basement membrane, and perivascular and perilymphatic tissues. The main focus of treatment revolves around 8: Many patients are successfully managed after diagnosis and never progress clinically to stage IV or V. In stages I to III, prognosis is excellent, whereas stage V has high 5-year mortality from respiratory failure 9. ICIs act through a unique mechanism of action when compared with those of conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Chest radiograph shows multiple nodular opacities: well-defined and uniform in shape and attenuation, predominantly located in the upper lobe and posterior portion of the lung, calcification of nodules is seen on chest radiographs in 10-20% of patients. 2003;181 (1): 163-9. 2014;29(6):746-53. 23 (131): 8-29. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. These opacities usually appear and disappear in different areas of the lung over a period of time as transient pulmonary infiltrates. Treatment and prognosis. 3. (2009) ISBN:0781794250. Pulmonary collapse may be seen as a consequence of endobronchial mucoid impaction. Overall there appears to be an increase in bronchovascular markings, and bronchi seen end-on may appear as ring shadows 8. An Uncommon Presentation of Pulmonary Cannonball Metastasis Rosenberg M, Patterson R, Mintzer R et-al. Clinical presentation. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is the result of hypersensitivity towards Aspergillus spp. Mycophenolate mofetil improves lung function in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease. Ther. The clinical Residual middle lobe or lingula atelectasis can also be seen. Radiology. It may occur when an injury to the lungs triggers an 5. Unable to process the form. 2009;16(2):43-8. centrilobular dot-like opacities: peribronchial fibrosis; intralobular linear opacities: reticulation; subpleural lines (often curvilinear) These changes may be similar in appearance to dependent atelectasis, especially when located posteriorly, and thus supine and prone scans are recommended 3. Radiology. 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Also, it can be present as ipsilateral pleural effusion and atelectasis. Multiple patchy lung opacities is a pattern seen in a wide variety of conditions ( Table 50.2 ). Both types I and III allergic reactions have been implicated 4. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 8. Silicosis. The three common patterns seen are patchy or airspace opacities; linear opacities; and nodular or dot opacities. Asthma and associated conditions: high-resolution CT and pathologic findings. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: an overview. Radiographics. HRCT findings of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity: clinical and radiologic regression. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12513, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":12513,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/silicosis/questions/2372?lang=us"}. Reticularfine or coarse linear shadows; Reticulonodular; Nodularsmall (2 to 3 mm), medium, large, or masses (>3 cm) 3. Parasitic infections of the lung occur worldwide among both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients and may affect the respiratory system in a variety of ways. On a chest radiograph, complicated silicosis is usually indicated by large symmetric bilateral opacities that are: 1 cm or more in diameter and with an irregular margin, commonly in the middle lung zone or peripheral one-third of the lung. The vast majority of patients are heavy smokers (90%) with an average smoking history of 18 Mller NL, Franquet T, Lee KS et-al. The authors proposed that tree-in-bud opacities suggest airways viral infection. Epidemiology. gradually migrating toward the hilum, leaving emphysematous lung tissue between the fibrotic tissue and the pleural surface. Kuhlman JE, Teigen C, Ren H et-al. It may occur when an injury to the lungs triggers an Clinical presentation. The lung volume is usually unchanged, but may be smaller with pulmonary fibrosis. Making a differential diagnosis when a patient presents with a cough can be challenging however when the clinician ask about the other associated symptoms such as fever, vomiting, night sweats, weight loss, sputum patchy ground-glass opacities; coexisting interstitial disease. Zander DS. Radiology. 26 (1): 59-77. 83 (1): 6-19. differential diagnoses of airspace opacification, presence of non-lepidic patterns such as acinar, papillary, solid, or micropapillary, myofibroblastic stroma associated with invasive tumor cells. Radiographic findings on chest x-ray can consist of bilateral consolidation and/or ground-glass opacities, which tend to appear in perihilar regions. Possible imaging differential considerations include: other pneumoconiosesthat may have a similar radiographic appearance, ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Rapid Radiologic Progression of Silicosis. Radiographics. He presented to the accident and emergency department next morning where head x ray revealed no fractures. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia: variable appearance at high-resolution chest CT. Radiology. Intern. What is Described as a Pulmonary Nodule? ICIs target the cell Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6538. 2. Segmental and subsegmental bronchi are dilated and filled with mucus, admixed with eosinophils and occasional fungal hyphae 4,7. A chest radiograph can be normal in the early stages. Unable to process the form. J. Cardiovasc. Cessation of amiodarone and treatment with steroids arrests and often results in resolution of imaging findings over time 3. Overall there appears to be an increase in bronchovascular markings, and bronchi seen end-on may appear as ring shadows 8. The features which favor the diagnosis of NSIP over UIP are symmetrical bilateral ground-glass opacities with fine reticulations and sparing of the immediate subpleural space. Radiographics. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)is at the mild end of the spectrum of disease caused by pulmonary aspergillosisand can be classified as an eosinophilic lung disease2-4. Transient patchy areas of consolidation may be evident representing eosinophilic pneumonia. A clinical staging system has been developed 9: Major and minor criteria have also been established 5,6. multifocal patchy ground-glass opacities. Interstitial lung disease (ILD), or diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), is a group of respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the alveoli (air sacs)) of the lungs. As a part of international evidence-based guidelines adopted by a collaborative effort of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS), and the Latin American Thoracic Association (ALAT), specific diagnostic HRCT criteria for usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern were adopted in 2011 and 1977;86 (4): 405-14. Pulmonary drug toxicity: radiologic and pathologic manifestations. The three common patterns seen are patchy or airspace opacities; linear opacities; and nodular or dot opacities. [] Rounded lesions measuring more than 3 cm in diameter are termed lung masses and should be considered Gefter WB, Epstein DM, Pietra GG et-al. BMJ Case Rep. 2017;2017:bcr2017219373. Possible causative agents include radiation therapy of the chest, exposure to medications used during chemo-therapy, the inhalation of debris (e.g., animal dander), aspiration, herbicides or fluorocarbons and some systemic diseases. Weissleder R, Wittenberg J, Harisinghani MG et-al. Although typically seen with right upper lobe collapse, the S-sign can also be seen with the collapse of other lobes.It is created by a central mass obstructing the upper Can Respir J. High-resolution CT of asbestosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Respiratory function tests are usually abnormal with a restrictive pattern on spirometry and decreased gas transfer 2,6. 9. 3. The typical appearance of post-primary tuberculosis is that of patchy consolidation or poorly defined linear and nodular opacities 1. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Article Google Scholar However, high hepatic and splenic attenuation are also seen in patients exposed to amiodarone in the absence of drug toxicity. 1. Fleeting shadows over time can also be a characteristic feature of this disease 14. ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Karina Zavaleta, MD, Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is a histopathologic and radiologic pattern of interstitial lung disease, which is the hallmark pattern for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).. On imaging, usual interstitial pneumonia usually presents with a lung volume loss and an apicobasal gradient of peripheral septal thickening, bronchiectasis, and honeycombing. The French terms "envole de ballons" and "lcher de ballons", which translate to "balloons release", are also used to describe this same appearance.Metastases with such an appearance are classically secondary to 1,2: Late radiological findings result from unresolved acute RP. Those who never smoked compared with those who ever smoked. Imaging of pulmonary infections. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, previously known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, represents a group of immune-mediated pulmonary disorders characterized by an inflammatory and/or fibrotic reaction affecting the lung parenchyma and small airways.. Its diagnosis relies on a constellation of findings: exposure to an offending antigen, characteristic signs and symptoms, A 47 year old man sustained a head injury after tripping. In approximately a third of patients, the presentation may mimic pulmonary infection 6. Presentation tends to be with progressive shortness of breath and chronic cough 4.Inspiratory crackles are heard in In recent years, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy has rapidly grown, with increasing U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of a variety of agents used as first- and second-line treatments of various malignancies. Atelectasis. The opacities may represent areas of lung infection or tumors. 5. Infants who survive neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia often show a slow but continuous improvement in respiratory status. There are no pathognomonic radiological features specific for asbestosis 1. Clinical and immunologic criteria for the diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Hartman TE, Swensen SJ, Hansell DM et-al. Also, temporal changes in the pattern of HRCT findings in subsequent studies is shown in as high as 28% of cases, resulting in the change from provisional diagnosis of NSIP to UIP. PLoS ONE 10 , e0130140 (2015). Agarwal R, Khan A, Garg M et-al. 2. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-22830, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":22830,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/cannonball-metastases-lungs/questions/1687?lang=us"}. numerous bilateral centrilobular nodular ground-glass opacities. Diffuse lung diseases, clinical features, pathology, HRCT. Check for errors and try again. Bergin CJ, Mller NL, Vedal S et-al. Clinical presentation is insidious and nonspecific with shortness of breath prompting imaging. Infants who survive neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia often show a slow but continuous improvement in respiratory status. Non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)is the second most common morphological and pathological pattern of interstitial lung diseases. Abiodun Akanmode,M.D. right paratracheal stripe: right upper lobe; right heart border: right middle lobe or medial right lower lobe There may be ill-defined or ground-glass opacities with lower lobe distribution or consolidation in a patchy, reticulonodular or mixed pattern. Cannonball metastases refer to multiple large, well-circumscribed, round pulmonary metastases that appear not unsurprisingly like cannonballs. PLoS ONE 10 , e0130140 (2015). Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is a histopathologic and radiologic pattern of interstitial lung disease, which is the hallmark pattern for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).. On imaging, usual interstitial pneumonia usually presents with a lung volume loss and an apicobasal gradient of peripheral septal thickening, bronchiectasis, and honeycombing. small subpleural triangular/linear opacities; Bronchiectatic changes are usually not considered a feature 4. Patients are usually elderly and have been exposed to amiodarone, usually for at least six months, although there is a poor correlation with dosage or cumulative dose. 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