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Chest X-ray showing bilateral diffuse interstitial infiltrates with a predominantly reticular pattern and no spared areas.
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The patient's chest X-ray showed bilateral diffuse interstitial infiltrates with a predominant reticular pattern and no spared areas (Figure 1).
HRCT scans showing honeycombing and traction bronchiectasis affecting all lobes of the lungs, enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes and enlargement of the pulmonary artery (3.2 cm in diameter) and the right cardiac cavities.
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There were also multiple mediastinal enlarged lymph nodes and an enlargement of the pulmonary artery (3.2 cm diameter) and right cardiac cavities (Figure 2).
Surgical lung biopsy showing aspects compatible with a pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia.
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The pathology of the surgical specimen was compatible with a pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia (Figure 3).