Presence of focal usual interstitial pneumonia is a key prognostic factor in progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Yukio TsushimaEthan N OkoshiSousuke IshijimaAndrey Bychkov Kris Lami Shimpei MorimotoYasuhiko YamanoKensuke KataokaTakeshi JohkohYasuhiro Kondoh Junya Fukuoka

Published in: Histopathology (2024)

The presence of UIP-like fibrosis is a core pathological feature of clinical PPF, and its presence within diseased areas is associated with poorer prognosis. This study highlights the importance of considering the presence of focal UIP-like fibrosis in the evaluation and management of PPF.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
pulmonary fibrosis
multiple sclerosis
deep learning
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation