RESPIRATORY
PULMONOLOGY
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IPF:the image in the city and homogeneous pathology
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NSIP:the homogeneous filtration of only collagen fibers in septa
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IPF:a normal lung should also be seen in addition to fibrosis for diagnosis
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NSIP:the image in the city and heterogeneous pathology
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chest X-ray and CT scan If IPF is suspected, the chest X-ray will be followed by a CT scan. A CT scan is similar to an X-ray, but lots more images are taken and these are put together by a computer to create a more detailed image of your lungs. This can help your doctor spot signs of scarring in your lungs.
Detailed explanation-2: -ICD-10 code J84. 1 is currently the most specific code for IPF but may include other idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). ICD-9 code 516.3 is roughly equivalent; code 515 is “post-inflammatory fibrosis”.
Detailed explanation-3: -For IPF, doctors look for a pattern where the lungs look similar to a honeycomb. Lung Biopsies: This is used to see if your lung tissue shows signs of inflammation, scarring, or other changes. This procedure is sometimes used to verify the diagnosis of IPF.