Pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, alveolitis, exacerbation

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The first chest radiograph shows prominent reticulonodular pattern in both lower and middle lung fields due to fibrosis. The second radiograph shows additional decrease of transparency due to presence of alveolitis as a hallmark of exacerbation of the chronic process.

Tags:  Thorax  Lung
Radiology image - Pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis: Thorax, Lung: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis

Pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis: X-ray - Plain radiographPulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, alveolitis, exacerbation: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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