Thin-slice CT with optimised reconstruction for lung parenchyma detail
Expansion
High-Resolution CT
Purpose
Evaluates interstitial lung disease, emphysema, and bronchiectasis
Clinical Context
HRCT provides superior detail of lung parenchyma and airways. Gold standard for ILD pattern recognition (UIP, NSIP, COP, etc.).
Related Terms
- Chest X-ray
- PFTs
Key Points
- HRCT uses 1 to 2 millimetre slices with sharp reconstruction kernel; essential for ILD diagnosis