Open AccessInterstitial Lung Abnormalities: What Radiologists Should Know
Author(s) -
Kum Ju Chae,
Gong Yong Jin,
Jin Mo Goo,
Myoung Ja Chung
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
korean journal of radiology/korean journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.08
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 2005-8330
pISSN - 1229-6929
DOI - 10.3348/kjr.2020.0191
Subject(s) - medicine , lung , radiology
Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are radiologic abnormalities found incidentally on chest CT that are potentially related to interstitial lung diseases. Several articles have reported that ILAs are associated with increased mortality, and they can show radiologic progression. With the increased recognition of ILAs on CT, the role of radiologists in reporting them is critical. This review aims to discuss the clinical significance and radiologic characteristics of ILAs to facilitate and enhance their management.