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ReviewTomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.)2024

Uncommon Causes of Interlobular Septal Thickening on CT Images and Their Distinguishing Features.

Achala Donuru, Drew A Torigian, Friedrich Knollmann

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Review in Tomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Achala DonuruDivision of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Hospitals of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8504-8764
Drew A TorigianDivision of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Hospitals of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Friedrich KnollmannDivision of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Hospitals of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6730-4090
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Interlobular septa thickening (ILST) is a common and easily recognized feature on computed tomography (CT) images in many lung disorders. ILST thickening can be smooth (most common), nodular, or irregular. Smooth ILST can be seen in pulmonary edema, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, and lymphangitic spread of tumors. Nodular ILST can be seen in the lymphangitic spread of tumors, sarcoidosis, and silicosis. Irregular ILST is a finding suggestive of interstitial fibrosis, which is a common finding in fibrotic lung diseases, including sarcoidosis and usual interstitial pneumonia. Pulmonary edema and lymphangitic spread of tumors are the commonly encountered causes of ILST. It is important to narrow down the differential diagnosis as much as possible by assessing the appearance and distribution of ILST, as well as other pulmonary and extrapulmonary findings. This review will focus on the CT characterization of the secondary pulmonary lobule and ILST. Various uncommon causes of ILST will be discussed, including infections, interstitial pneumonia, depositional/infiltrative conditions, inhalational disorders, malignancies, congenital/inherited conditions, and iatrogenic causes. Awareness of the imaging appearance and various causes of ILST allows for a systematic approach, which is important for a timely diagnosis. This study highlights the importance of a structured approach to CT scan analysis that considers ILST characteristics, associated findings, and differential diagnostic considerations to facilitate accurate diagnoses.

Indexed as

Tomography, X-Ray ComputedDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansLungLung Diseasescomputed tomography (CT)differential diagnosisground glass opacity (GGO)interlobular septal thickening (ILST)

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PMID38668402
PMCPMC11054070
OpenAlexW4394876786

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