Architectural Distortion

 

 

Fleischner Society

Pathology.—Architectural distortion is characterized by abnormal displacement of bronchi, vessels, fissures, or septa caused by diffuse or localized lung disease, particularly interstitial fibrosis.

CT scans.—Lung anatomy has a distorted appearance and is usually associated with pulmonary fibrosis (,Fig 7) and accompanied by volume loss.