ILD Patterns - The UIP Pattern Paid Members Public
The UIP pattern, characterized by reticular opacities, subpleural basal predominance and traction bronchiectasis with or without honeycombing is the classic fibrosing ILD pattern. Primary UIP implies IPF, while secondary UIP implies other etiologies
Revision of the One-Time Lifetime Subscription from 01 Jan 2026 Paid Members Public
If you've been on the fence to convert your membership to an all-access one, this may be a good opportunity. From Jan 01 2006, the price will rise to Rs. 5999. In 2026, one new feature will be Posts only for Paid Members. The first is a series
Snippet 29 - IgG4-Related Disease Paid Members Public
A discussion of the various manifestations of IgG4-related disease - pulmonary, extrapulmonary and extrathoracic.
COD 137 - Validation of the "Scab-Like" Sign Paid Members Public
The "scab-like" sign helps pick up early CPA/CCPA
COD 131 - The Alveolar Filling Pattern Paid Members Public
The diffuse crazy-paving pattern is quite distinctive in its classic, typical form.
COD 123 - Peridiaphragmatic Inflammation & Fibrosis - PDIF - New CT Sign of Inflammatory Myopathy ILD Paid Members Public
The PDIF sign is basically the presence of a fibrosing ILD typically compacted within the last 2 cm of the peridiaphragmatic lung and may suggest not just CTD-ILD but specifically myositis ILD
COD 122 - Mucus Plugs in Asthmatics Paid Members Public
It may be worth mentioning the presence of mucus plugs and whether 4 or more than 4 segments are involved. It does not take much time…maybe 1 minute extra…if you know the patient has asthma.
COD 118 - ILA of Sequelae - What is the Correct Terminology? Paid Members Public
When faced with indeterminate interstitial lesions, it is a good idea to ask for a COVID-19 history and if present, try and compare with those scans to understand whether the interstitial lesions are sequelae, new lesions or pre-existing prior to the COVID-19 episode
