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1. The chest radiograph shows basal predominant linear opacities suggesting fibrosis
The chest radiograph does not show areas of confluent increased attenuation, such as ground-glass opacity or consolidation. No discrete areas of cavitation are present and no distinct nodules are seen. The chest radiograph does show bilateral, symmetric, predominantly linear and reticular opacities which may suggest fibrotic lung disease, although there is no discrete honeycombing and the lung volumes are not abnormally diminished.
Which of the following is the most appropriate consideration among the differential diagnostic possibilities for the appearance of the patient’s chest radiograph?