Honeycomb changes in ILD is a feature on CT of interstitial lung disease and is characterised by clusters of stacked cystic air spaces in the periphery and predominantly posteriorly at the bases of the lungs . They likely represent small airways that have been denuded of the their alveoli apparatus. It is most commonly associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and its radiological equivalent UIP – usual interstitial pneumonia.
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Axial CT through the base of the lungs shows honeycombing change sin the posterior segment of the left lower lobe characterized by the stacking of cystic spaces.
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Coronal reconstruction CT through the posterior portion of the lungs shows honeycombing change sin the posterior segment of the left lower lobe characterized by the stacking of cystic spaces.
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Sagital reconstruction CT through the posterior portion of the lungs shows honeycombing change sin the posterior segment of the left lower lobe characterized by the stacking of cystic spaces.
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CT UIP and Honeycomb Lung
CT UIP and Honeycomb Lung
CT scan in the axial plane through the lung bases of an 84 year old female with UIP showing the typical changes of honeycomb lung in the periphery of both lung bases, and in this instant more prominent at the right base
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CT scan in the sagittal plane through the right lung of an 84 year old female with UIP showing the typical changes of honeycomb lung in the periphery posteriorly.
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