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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias: a beginner's guide

Departments of ¹ Radiology and ² Cellular Pathology, Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5ST, UK

• The latest classification of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias recognises seven such entities, the most common being idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (or cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis).
  
• High resolution CT has a pivotal role in the diagnostic pathway.
  
• Knowledge of the anatomy of the pulmonary lobule is essential in interpreting high resolution CT of the lung.
  
• A reliable diagnosis is most likely to occur when there is a consensus view taking into account radiological, pathological and clinical opinion.
  

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