Pulmonary fibrosis

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient known to respiratory clinic for several years. Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Increased reticular markings throughout both lungs with a basal predominance. 

The outline of the right side of the heart is indistinct due to the adjacent interstitial markings in the right middle lobe, giving a 'shaggy' outline.

Mild cardiomegaly.

Case Discussion

This patient had moderate pulmonary fibrosis (UIP).

 

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