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. 2019 May 14;92(1099):20181003. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20181003

Table 1.

Role of radiologist in the care of patients with IPF

Identify pattern of involvement if UIP considered:
  • UIP

  • Probable UIP

  • Indeterminate for UIP

  • Suggestive of an alternative diagnosis

Find clues to suggest an underlying etiology
Identify potential comorbidities or complications
Participate in a multidisciplinary discussion
Monitor progression of diseases

IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; UIP, usual interstitial pneumonia.