Decoding UIP pattern lung fibrosis

In this educational radiology video, we review the key high-resolution CT (HRCT) findings of the Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) pattern — the hallmark imaging appearance of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other progressive fibrotic interstitial lung diseases. 📌 Core features covered: • Subpleural and basal-predominant fibrosis • Reticular abnormalities and architectural distortion • Classic honeycombing (clustered cystic spaces, typically multilayered) • Traction bronchiectasis and bronchiolectasis We walk through annotated HRCT images showing typical UIP, discuss the 2018 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT diagnostic criteria for UIP pattern, and highlight features that help differentiate it from mimics (e.g., NSIP, chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis). Perfect for radiology residents, pulmonologists, thoracic radiologists, and medical students preparing for boards or clinical practice. 🔗 Learn more about interstitial lung disease imaging: [add relevant links if you have them, e.g., Radiopaedia UIP article] #radiology #uip #pulmonaryfibrosis #ipf #hrct #chestradiology #interstitiallungdisease #meded