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2. The thoracic CT shows bilateral, basal and subpleural predominant reticulation associated with ground-glass opacity, architectural distortion, and traction bronchiectasis

The thoracic CT shows bilateral, basal and subpleural predominant reticulation associated with ground-glass opacity, architectural distortion, and traction bronchiectasis, characteristic of fibrotic lung disease. There is no evidence of cystic lung disease, emphysema, or honeycombing. No significant lobular consolidation is present.

Which of the following represents the most appropriate description for the thoracic CT pattern present? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the third of eight pages)

1. “Crazy – paving”
2. A fibrotic non-specific interstitial pneumonia pattern
3. A lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia pattern
4. A usual interstitial pneumonia pattern
5. An organizing pneumonia pattern

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