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Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Publication Date: September 3, 2018

Last Updated: December 15, 2022

Diagnosis

Table 1. Comparison of ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Recommendations for the Diagnosis of IPF in the 2011 and 2018 Guidelines

BAL cellular analysis

HRCT Pattern of Probable UIP, Indeterminate for UIP, and Alternative Diagnosis:
We suggest performing BAL cellular analysis. (C, )

Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Diagnosis

Table 1. Comparison of ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Recommendations for the Diagnosis of IPF in the 2011 and 2018 Guidelines

BAL cellular analysis

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