Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnosis
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of death in patients with interstitial lung diseases?

  • Severe constitutional symptoms (correct)
  • Respiratory failure
  • Hemoptysis
  • Heart block

    • What is the most prevalent symptom in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?

  • Productive cough
  • Cyanosis
  • Progressive shortness of breath (correct)
  • Weight gain

    • Which type of interstitial lung disease is more common in males than females?

  • Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)
  • Eosinophilic Granuloma (histiocytosis X)
  • Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP)
  • Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) (correct)

    • What is a specific clinical feature indicative of Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia (DIP)?

    <p>Hemoptysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interstitial lung disease has a specific association with smoking?

    <p>Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing characteristic of Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP) compared to other interstitial lung diseases?

    <p>Absence of hypercalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what proportion do male and female patients typically present with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia?

    <p>2:1 ratio (male:female)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death for patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, besides respiratory failure?

    <p>Arrhythmias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following clinical presentations is most likely in a patient with Eosinophilic Granuloma (histiocytosis X)?

    <p>Disfiguring skin lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is indicated for interstitial lung diseases with inflammatory changes shown on HRCT?

    <p>Azathioprine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant difference in histopathology between Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) and Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP)?

    <p>Heterogeneity in fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interstitial lung disease is associated with a predilection for lytic bone lesions and pituitary involvement?

    <p>Eosinophilic Granuloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature seen on HRCT in patients with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis?

    <p>Thin-walled cystic lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment strategy is recommended for Langerhans cell granulomatosis (Eosinophilic Granuloma)?

    <p>Smoking cessation and steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of Asbestosis on histopathology?

    <p>Interstitial fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interstitial lung disease presents with inspiratory crackles, clubbing, and ground-glass opacities on HRCT?

    <p>Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia (DIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive treatment option for deteriorating interstitial lung diseases?

    <p>Lung transplantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing feature between Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia (DIP) and Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) on HRCT?

    <p>Cyst formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of respiratory failure in patients with interstitial lung diseases?

    <p>Desaturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

    • ILD is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring in the lungs
    • Symptoms: loss, fatigue, anorexia, and physical findings of inspiratory crackles and clubbing

    Diagnosis

    • Diagnosis is based on H&P, Labs, PFT, CXR, HRCT-Chest, BAL, and Biopsy
    • Labs: R/O secondary causes of ILD like CT-Diseases
    • PFT: restrictive, decreased DLCO
    • ABG: hypoxia, normal/low PaCo2
    • CXR: ILD, changes more prominent in lower lobes and periphery (subpleural)
    • HRCT-Chest: ground glass then honeycombing changes (worse prognosis)
    • BAL: increased Neutrophils (NL=1%)
    • Biopsy: open lung, confirms the diagnosis
    • Histopathology:
      • Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP): a histopathological term for IPF
      • Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP): more inflammation and better response to steroid
      • Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP): more diffuse and without heterogeneity, reversible and better prognosis

    Treatment

    • Indication: deteriorating or significant symptoms, inflammatory changes (ground-glass opacities) on HRCT
    • Treatment options:
      • Steroids and oxygenation
      • Immunosuppressive or cytotoxic agents: azathioprine, cyclophosphamide
      • Antifibrotic agents: colchicine, D-Penicillamine, γ-interferon
      • Lung transplantation (definitive)

    Prognosis

    • Poor prognosis
    • Causes of death: Cor pulmonale, Respiratory failure (3-8 years after onset of Sx.), Malignancy (Adenocarcinoma) is more common

    Eosinophilic Granuloma (Histiocytosis X, Langerhans' cell histiocytosis)

    • Smokers, M>F
    • Presentation: lytic bone lesion, DI (pituitary), Pneumothorax (up to 50%)
    • HRCT chest: diffuse centrilobular nodules and cysts formation
    • Treatment: stop smoking + steroids

    Lymphangioleiomatosis

    • Exclusively affects premenopausal women
    • Immature SM proliferation in lymphatic, vascular, and alveolar wall
    • HRCT-Chest: diffuse thin-walled cystic lesion
    • Presentation: recurrent pneumothorax, hemoptysis, chylothorax
    • Treatment: No Estrogen, advice against pregnancy, Anti-Estrogen (progesterone), oophorectomy

    Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia

    • Smoking-related interstitial disease
    • Histopathology: interstitial inflammation and macrophages in alveolar spaces
    • HRCT: bilateral ground-glass opacities located in the basal parts of the lung (seen in 92% of patients)
    • Responds to steroids

    Asbestosis

    • Diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers
    • Predilection for lower lobes
    • Increased risk of bronchogenic carcinoma and malignant mesothelioma

    Sarcoidosis

    • Unknown etiology
    • Symptoms:
      • Asymptomatic (CXR)
      • Acute: fever, LÖfgren’s syndrome (triad of skin lesion, polyarthritis, and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy)
      • Chronic: pulmonary, extrapulmonary
    • Presentation:
      • Pulmonary: nonproductive cough, progressive SOB
      • Extrapulmonary:
        • ENT: hoarseness, xerostomia, hearing loss
        • Eye: anterior uveitis (75%), enlarged lacrimal gland (characteristic)
        • Heart: blocks, arrhythmias, CMP
        • Skin: EN, Lupus Pernio
        • Nervous System: Bell’s palsy, meningeal, peripheral neuropathy
    • Diagnosis:
      • H&P
      • Labs: ACE (not specific)
      • PFT: usually restrictive changes, decreased DLCO
      • CXR:
        • Stage I: B/L Hilar LN
        • Stage II: B/L Hilar LN + ILD
        • Stage III: ILD (No LN)
        • Stage IV: fibrotic changes (honeycombing), shrinkage the lung
      • Gallium scan
      • Bronchoalveolar lavage: increase T-lymphocyte (CD4+)
      • Biopsy (confirm the diagnosis): transbronchial (more peripheral), mediastinoscopy (for central areas like LN)
    • Prognosis:
      • Good prognosis
      • Most are self-limiting
      • Benign course with remission (85%) within 2 years

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    Learn about the diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) through history and physical examination, lab tests, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, imaging studies, bronchoalveolar lavage, and lung biopsy. Understand common findings such as inspiratory crackles, clubbing, and characteristic radiological changes like ground glass and honeycombing patterns.

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