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. 2014 Jun;23(132):215–219. doi: 10.1183/09059180.00001514

Table 1. High-resolution computed tomography criteria for usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern.

UIP pattern (all four features) Possible UIP pattern (all three features) Inconsistent with UIP pattern (any of the features)
Subpleural, basal predominance Subpleural, basal predominance Upper or mid-lung predominance
Reticular abnormality Reticular abnormality Peribronchovascular predominance
Honeycombing with or without traction bronchiectasis Absence of features listed as inconsistent with UIP pattern Extensive ground-glass abnormality (extent > reticular abnormality)
Absence of features listed as inconsistent with UIP pattern Profuse micronodules (bilateral, predominantly upper lobes)
Discrete cysts (multiple, bilateral, away from areas of honeycombing)
Diffuse mosaic attenuation/air-trapping (bilateral and in ≥3 lobes)
Consolidation in bronchopulmonary segment(s)/lobe(s)

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