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July 25, 2025Expert Review of Clinical Immunology

Evaluating the role of lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis-interstitial lung disease

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MCMarco Di CarloIPIlaria PianesiMMMariachiara Mangiafico

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Overview

Narrative review shows lung ultrasound improves diagnosis of interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting a shift from traditional imaging methods.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Lung ultrasound shows promise in diagnosing interstitial lung disease related to rheumatoid arthritis.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: The proposed threshold for B-lines detection has decreased from 10 to 5, enhancing diagnostic sensitivity and specificity.
  • APPROACH: Narrative review of existing literature on lung ultrasound application in rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue diseases.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Noninvasive lung ultrasound may transform screening practices for pulmonary complications in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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Carlo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0627e6551bb0af8ce17ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/1744666x.2025.2539440
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