Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP), Confirmed by Open Lung Biopsy
Radiologic Findings
Serial chest radiographs: Multifocal patchy opacities in both lungs, particularly in
peripheral and lower lungs. Gradual progression of disease for 5 months
Chest HRCT scans: Patchy consolidation and ground-glass attenuation in
both lungs, particularly in peripheral and lower lungs, progression of disease
in FU HRCT scan.
Brief Discussion
Etiologic factors of NSIP:
connective tissue disease 16%
organic dust 17%
acute lung injury 8%
undiagnosed UIP
nonrepresntative biopsy of BOOP.
Prognosis of NSIP:
alive and well 45%
alive with disease 38%
dead of disease 11%
dead of other 8%