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Usual interstitial pneumoniaUsual interstitial pneumonia, commonly abbreviated UIP, is the name of a histopathological pattern seen in diffuse lung diseases. Diffuse lung diseases are also referred to as interstitial lung diseases. UIP is a type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. Sometimes, confusingly, it is used as a synoym for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Additional recommended knowledge
Differential diagnosisUIP is seen in:[1]
Histologic appearanceUIP is characterized by:
History and application of termUIP, as a term, first appeared in the pathology literature. It was coined by Averill Abraham Liebow.[3] It is sometimes, confusingly, used to refer to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, one of its many clinical correlates. Pneumonia misnomer?The definition of "pneumonia" is often described as a '... lung inflammation caused by a virus, bacteria or irritant.'[4] Etymologically, the usage of "pneumonia" in UIP is correct; the word "pneumonia" is derived from "pneumon" (lung) and the suffix "-ia" (condition).[5] See alsoReferences
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