Presentation
Cough and breath shortness. known case of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Non-specific interstitial pneumonia
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Symmetrical peripheral fine reticular opacities with traction bronchiectasis and ground glass opacities are seen at both lungs with lower lobes predominance. In addition, a few small fibrotic nodules are observed at both lungs less than 4mm. Some of them are calcified.
Case Discussion
In a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus features on CT scan are consistent with Non-specific interstitial pneumonia which is the second most common morphological and pathological pattern of interstitial lung diseases.
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