The role of histology in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: An update - 20/08/11
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Summary |
The diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) currently requires an integrated clinical–radiological–pathological approach in which the histology plays a different role from in the past. The first reason for this change is that non-invasive diagnostic procedures, particularly pulmonary function tests and high resolution computed tomography, have become increasingly competitive with biopsy in providing prognostic information. The other reason is a better appreciation of the limitations of histology: sampling error and interobserver variation. In this review we analyze the reasons for this change of perspective, provide an update on the practical role of histology in the diagnosis of IPF and discuss some of its complications.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Usual interstitial pneumonia, Non-specific interstitial pneumonia, Diffuse parenchymal lung disease, Histology, Review
Abbreviations : AE, CVD, DAD, HP, HRCT, ILD, IPF, LCH, NSIP, OP, UIP
Plan
Vol 104 - N° S1
P. S11-S22 - juillet 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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