Presentation
Pyrexia of unknown origin and breathlessness
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Non-specific interstitial pneumonia
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There are subpleural fine interstitial thickening and ground glass opacities with relative subpleural sparing.
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Marked resolution of the ground glass changes but persistent mild peripheral reticular changes. Note right lower lobe resection staples
Case Discussion
Non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) responds to steroids, in contrast to usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP).