Challenges in IPF diagnosis, current management and future perspectives: Patient case 1

Challenges in IPF diagnosis, current management and future perspectives: Patient case 1

Authors

  • Jim Egan Department of Respiratory Medicine, Mater Misericordiea University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract

Patient presentation and diagnosis

A 78-year-old female was referred to our department in April 2011 with shortness of breath. Clinical examination revealed bilateral limited crackles but no signs of finger clubbing. Lung function evaluation showed a percent predicted FVC of 78 and DLco of 67. The patient underwent HRCT imaging which showed cardinal features of a UIP pattern enabling a rapid diagnosis of IPF without the need for surgical lung biopsy.

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03-08-2015

How to Cite

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Egan J. Challenges in IPF diagnosis, current management and future perspectives: Patient case 1. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 3 [cited 2025 Jul. 8];32(1S):36-7. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/4701