The transbonchial lung biopsy for diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease; Pro

Casoni, GL; Robalo-Cordeiro, C; Tomassetti, S; Romagnoli, M; Chilosi, M; Cancellieri, A; Gurioli, C; Poletti, V

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The diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) may require invasive procedures after all noninvasive tools have failed. The clinical context in which these diseases develop and the radiological patterns are crucial for defining the timing and the methods to be used. After the introduction in clinical practice of HRCT scan, the evaluation of imaging patterns, along with the immunological status of the patient and the clinical course of the disease (acute vs. chronic) seem to be crucial to choose the best diagnostic procedure.