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Radiological appearance of fibrosing alveolitis

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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On chest radiology ground glass haziness is usually seen at the lung bases.

Additional possible findings include:

  • streaky wisps of shadow with elevation of the diaphragms suggesting basal collapse
  • miliary mottling
  • honeycomb lung develops as the condition progresses and lung function is lost

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