ABSTRACT
Las neumonías intersticiales idiopáticas (NII) constituyen un reto diagnóstico para neumólogos, radiólogos y patólogos, comenzando por su clasificación, objeto de controversia en la actualidad. El estudio funcional respiratorio supone un elemento básico para establecer el diagnóstico, orientar en el pronóstico, controlar la evolución y monitorizar la respuesta al tratamiento. La exploración radiológica imprescindible para el diagnóstico de las NII es la tomografía computarizada de alta resolución (TCAR), que además puede ofrecer datos de la actividad y del pronóstico de la enfermedad (AU)
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are a diagnostic challenge for pneumologists, radiologists and pathologists alike. The classification of IPPs is currently controversial. Pulmonary function testing is an essential component in order to establish a diagnosis and is required to guide prognosis and follow-up and monitor treatment outcome. High-resolution computed tomography is also essential for the diagnosis of IPPs and may also provide data on disease activity and prognosis (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias/classification , Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias/diagnosis , Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias/epidemiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Exercise Test , Lung Volume Measurements , Respiratory Function TestsABSTRACT
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are a diagnostic challenge for pneumologists, radiologists and pathologists alike. The classification of IPPs is currently controversial. Pulmonary function testing is an essential component in order to establish a diagnosis and is required to guide prognosis and follow-up and monitor treatment outcome. High-resolution computed tomography is also essential for the diagnosis of IPPs and may also provide data on disease activity and prognosis.
