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Clinical Rheumatology
Published in: Clinical Rheumatology 10/2016

01-10-2016 | Review Article

Ultrasound in the interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Can it facilitate a best routine assessment in rheumatic disorders?

Authors: Marwin Gutierrez, Luis Enrique Gomez-Quiroz, Denise Clavijo-Cornejo, Carlos A. Lozada, Ana C. Lozada-Navarro, Roxana U. Miranda Labra, Javier Fernandez-Torres, Guadalupe Sanchez-Bringas, Fausto Salaffi, Chiara Bertolazzi, Carlos Pineda

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Issue 10/2016

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Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is increasing its potential in the assessment of several rheumatic disorders. Recently, different applications of this imaging technique have emerged. Interesting data supporting its utility and validity in the assessment of the lung to detect and quantify interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in rheumatic diseases, even in subclinical phases, have been reported. The main purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the role of US in the assessment of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in rheumatic disorders and to discuss the current evidence supporting its clinical relevance in daily clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound in the interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Can it facilitate a best routine assessment in rheumatic disorders?
Authors
Marwin Gutierrez
Luis Enrique Gomez-Quiroz
Denise Clavijo-Cornejo
Carlos A. Lozada
Ana C. Lozada-Navarro
Roxana U. Miranda Labra
Javier Fernandez-Torres
Guadalupe Sanchez-Bringas
Fausto Salaffi
Chiara Bertolazzi
Carlos Pineda
Publication date
01-10-2016
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Clinical Rheumatology / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-016-3329-3

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