Presentation
Breath shortness and cough.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease
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Axial non-contrast

There are bilateral interlobular septal thickening and subpleural lines peripherally and basally, accompanied by small tractional bronchiectasis and air cysts.
A dilated patulous esophagus is present, particularly at the distal portion.
Case Discussion
The combination of basal pulmonary fibrosis and a dilated esophagus is undoubtedly suggestive of scleroderma. (known case)