Ultrasound in the interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Can it facilitate a best routine assessment in rheumatic disorders?. Issue 10 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gutierrez, Marwin; Gomez-Quiroz, Luis; Clavijo-Cornejo, Denise; Lozada, Carlos; Lozada-Navarro, Ana; Labra, Roxana; Fernandez-Torres, Javier; Sanchez-Bringas, Guadalupe; Salaffi, Fausto; Bertolazzi, Chiara; Pineda, Carlos
• Is Part Of: Clinical rheumatology. Volume 35:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 2387
• Page End: 2395
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis -- Rheumatic disorders -- Ultrasound; Rheumatology -- Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1007/s10067-016-3329-3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0770-3198

Abstract

Abstract Ultrasound (US) is increasing its potential in the assessment of several rheumatic disorders. Recently, different applications of this imaging technique have emerged. Interesting data supporting its utility and validity in the assessment of the lung to detect and quantify interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in rheumatic diseases, even in subclinical phases, have been reported. The main purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the role of US in the assessment of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in rheumatic disorders and to discuss the current evidence supporting its clinical relevance in daily clinical practice.