Radiological Analysis of Interstitial Lung Diseases

Abstract

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: • To diagnose interstitial lung diseases using HRCT and Chest X-Ray. • To study and compare the different radiographic patterns evident in both conventional chest radiography and HRCT MATERIAL AND METHOD • The present study was a prospective and observational (non interventional) type of study. This study aims evaluating patients coming to the radiology department of Dhiraj general hospital, by using X-RAY and CT scan so as to achieve aims and objectives outlined. CONCLUSION In our study 48 patients were radiologically evaluated with X Ray and CT-Scan • ŸChest x- ray is a primary modality used to screen patients with lung pathologies, being cheap, easy to perform and requires less radiation. • HRCT is the modality of choice for diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases.