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ArticleRespirology (Carlton, Vic.)2026

Deep-Learning Algorithm Diagnostic Support for Usual Interstitial Pneumonia Pattern Recognition in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease.

Caitlin C Fermoyle, John A Mackintosh, Vidya Navaratnam, Samantha J Ellis, Wendy A Cooper, Nicole S L Goh, Yuben Moodley, Paul N Reynolds, Christopher J Zappala, Peter Hopkins and 4 more

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Caitlin C FermoyleFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1027-7081
John A MackintoshFaculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Vidya NavaratnamDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2914-8012
Samantha J EllisDepartment of Radiology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Wendy A CooperFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Nicole S L GohDepartment of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2065-4346
Yuben MoodleyRoyal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0777-1196
Paul N ReynoldsUniversity of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2273-1774
Christopher J ZappalaHervey Bay Hospital, Urraween, Queensland, Australia.
Peter HopkinsSchool of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Ian N GlaspoleAlfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5118-2890
Tamera J CorteFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Simon L F WalshQureight Ltd, Cambridge, UK.
SOFIA Project Consortium

Funding

Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche Products Pty. LimitedLung Foundation Australia & the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF; CREATE HOPE Fellowship)National Health and Medical Research Council 2017479
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveHigh resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan diagnostic classification for usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) plays a critical role in therapeutic decision-making and clinical trial eligibility for interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients, but is subject to variability. A deep learning algorithm, the Systematic Objective Fibrotic Imaging Analysis Algorithm (SOFIA), has been validated to assist classification of HRCTs based on current guidelines. In this study, we evaluate the impact of SOFIA on inter-observer agreement for UIP classification and prognostic accuracy of clinicians' assessment of ILD HRCTs.

methodsRadiologists and pulmonologists (reviewers) were invited to evaluate 203 HRCTs from a national fibrotic ILD registry, scoring each of four UIP categories (definite UIP, probable UIP, indeterminate, or alternative diagnosis). SOFIA outputs were then provided, and reviewers were able to reevaluate their scores. Changes in interobserver agreement for UIP classification and prognostic accuracy were calculated.

resultsThree hundred twelve reviewers (120 radiologists, 192 pulmonologists) from 49 countries evaluated 203 HRCT scans. Following SOFIA, inter-observer diagnostic agreement improved for definite UIP from moderate to good (ICC

conclusionProviding SOFIA algorithm output to clinicians reviewing HRCT scans improved diagnostic agreement and prognostic accuracy for fibrotic ILD. SOFIA may be a useful automated assistive tool to support improved diagnostic consistency.

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AlgorithmsDeep LearningIdiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisLung Diseases, InterstitialTomography, X-Ray ComputedHumansObserver VariationPrognosisdeep learningdisease progressionidiopathic pulmonary fibrosisradiologyusual interstitial pneumonia

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PMID41923409
PMCPMC13342441

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