High-Resolution Chest CT: What Radiologists Need To Know

This course will provide a systematic review of interstitial lung disease (ILD) CT imaging, led by thoracic radiologists as well as renowned specialists in pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery. Lectures will include reviews of clinical presentations of ILD, considerations for imaging referrals, basics of lung biopsy for pathologic correlation, the use of antifibrotic medications, and patient selection and workup for lung transplantation. Gain valuable insights into pitfalls in radiology diagnosis of ILD and receive expert guidance to avoid misdiagnosis.

Learning Outcomes and Modules

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Outline basic HRCT techniques, anatomy, and technical considerations in ILD diagnosis.
• Explain the clinical considerations for imaging referral, biopsy, antifibrotic medical therapy, and lung transplantation in the setting of ILD.
• Identify the CT findings of a spectrum of ILD entities, from the common to the rare.
• Review complications of ILD, from exacerbations to complications of lung transplantation.

Module 1: HRCT: Anatomy, Technique and Clinical Indications

• Clinical Indications for High-Resolution Chest CT—Anu Brixey, MD
• HRCT Anatomy—Gerald Abbott, MD
• HRCT Technique—Amita Sharma, MD
• Pulmonary Function Tests: Basics for Radiologists—Brent Little, MD

Module 2: HRCT: Approach to Diagnosis

• Approach to HRCT Interpretation and Disease Patterns: Nodules and Lines in the Chest—Brett Elicker, MD
• Approach to HRCT Interpretation and Disease Patterns 2: Differences in Attenuation—Kristopher Cummings, MD
• Use of Bronchoscopy in the Setting of Diffuse Lung Disease—Hassan Baig, MBBS
• Role of Surgical Lung Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease—Carlos Puig Gilbert, MD

Module 3: Non-Fibrotic Diffuse Lung Diseases

• Chronic Nonfibrotic Lung Disease: Chronic Increased Lung Opacity—Daria Manos, MD
• Acute Lung Injury—Travis Henry, MD
• Cystic Lung Disease—Daniel Vargas, MD
• Small Airways Diseases—Santiago Martinez-Jimenez, MD

Module 4: Fibrotic Lung Diseases

• Chronic Fibrotic Lung Disease: Usual Interstitial Pneumonia—James Gruden, MD
• Fibrotic Chronic Lung Disease: When It’s Not UIP-IPF—Lea Azour, MD
• Emerging Diagnoses in Diffuse Lung Disease—Shravan Sridhar, MD, MS
• Interstitial Lung Disease in Thoracic Oncology—Florian Fintelmann, MD

Module 5: New Guidelines and Emerging Diagnoses

• Guidelines and Emerging Diagnoses: CTD-ILD and IPAF—Kimberly Kallianos, MD
• Radiographic Findings in Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Comprehensive Review—Sharon Steinberger, MD
• Smoking-Related Parenchymal Lung Diseases—Tami Bang, MD
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis for the Radiologist—Jonathan Chung, MD

Panel Discussion: Lung Disease Case Review

• Panelist 1—Brett Elicker, MD
• Panelist 2—Brent Little, MD
• Panelist 3—Santiago Martinez-Jimenez, MD
• Panelist 4—Hassan Baig, MBBS

Module 6: Miscellaneous Topics

• Complications in the Setting of Diffuse Lung Disease—Sherief Garrana, MD
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Interstitial Lung Disease—Chi Koo, MD
• Antifibrotic Therapy and Lung Transplant Considerations for Patients With Interstitial Lung Diseases—Srihari Veeraraghavan, MD
• Imaging of Complications After Lung Transplant—Rachna Madan, MD

Panel Discussion: Unknown Case Review

• Panelist 1—Brett Elicker, MD
• Panelist 2—Brent Little, MD
• Panelist 3—Santiago Martinez-Jimenez, MD