Novel Imaging Approaches in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

Novel imaging approaches, such as quantitative computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and molecular imaging, are being applied to interstitial lung diseases to provide prognostic, functional, and molecular information. Here, we review such imaging approaches and their applicability to systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).

Recent findings

Quantitative CT can be used to quantify the radiographic response to SSc-ILD therapy. Due to advances in MRI sequence development, MRI can detect the presence of SSc-ILD with high accuracy. MRI can also be utilized to provide functional information as to SSc-ILD and paired with molecular probes to provide non-invasive molecular information. MRI and ultrasound have promis

SUBMITTER: Montesi SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7926189 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature