Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related ILD - Diagnosis
RA-ILD DIAGNOSTICS14-17
| PFTs | HRCT | Lung Biopsy | Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictive defect (or mixed, if other comorbidities present) | Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) (mostly) Nonspecific intersititial pneumonia (NSIP) (also commonly seen) |
UIP (mostly) Lung biopsy not commonly performed | Usually used to identify other cause of diffuse lung diseases in case of acute onset; generally nonspecific |
