Computed tomography pattern less specific than usual interstitial pneumonia; ground-glass dominant with reticular component
Expansion
Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia
Purpose
Seen in connective tissue disease, drug-induced, idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia
Clinical Context
Non-specific interstitial pneumonia less aggressive than usual interstitial pneumonia. Seen in connective tissue disease (scleroderma), myositis, drug-induced pneumonitis. Better prognosis than usual interstitial pneumonia.
Related Terms
- Usual interstitial pneumonia
- Interstitial lung disease
Key Points
- Non-specific interstitial pneumonia shows ground-glass plus reticular; upper lobe involvement; no honeycombing; often reversible