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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Baba Y, et al. Upper lobe pulmonary fibrosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25736
Upper lobe predominant pulmonary fibrosis can be associated with a number of pathologies. These include
Unilateral upper lobe fibrosis
The following disease processes can result in unilateral fibrosis, which may involve the upper lobe:
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