Septal thickening: HRCT findings and differential diagnosis

Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2004 Sep-Oct;33(5):226-37. doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2004.06.001.

Abstract

Thickening of the interlobular septa is a common and easily recognized high-resolution computed tomography feature of many diffuse lung diseases. In some cases, it is the predominant radiological finding. This article reviews the spectrum of entities that commonly present with thickening of the interlobular septa as the main radiological feature and establishes a practical approach for the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung / pathology*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed