What are reticular lines?

The reticular pattern appears as a grid of thin brown lines over a diffuse light-brown background. This is a honeycomb-like structure, consisting of round pigmented lines and lighter hypopigmented holes, forming a subtle pattern that appears in many melanocytic lesions.

What is reticular interstitial lung disease?

Interstitial (in-tur-STISH-ul) lung disease describes a large group of disorders, most of which cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. The scarring associated with interstitial lung disease eventually affects your ability to breathe and get enough oxygen into your bloodstream.

What is mild Subpleural reticulation?

Subpleural reticulation is a type of reticular interstitial pattern where the changes are typically in a peripheral subpleural distribution (i.e. adjacent to costal pleural surfaces, located ≤1 cm from the pleura according to some publications 4).

What are reticular infiltrates?

Reticular opacities seen on HRCT in patients with diffuse lung disease can indicate lung infiltration with interstitial thickening or fibrosis. Three principal patterns of reticulation may be seen. These are interlobular septal thickening, honeycombing, and irregular reticulation.

What is subtle reticulation?

What symptoms are most common in the patient with interstitial lung disease?

Here are the most common symptoms:

Shortness of breath, especially with activity.
Dry, hacking cough that does not produce phlegm.
Extreme tiredness and weakness.
No appetite.
Unexplained weight loss.
Mild pain in the chest.
Labored breathing, which may be fast and shallow.
Bleeding in the lungs.

Can you live a long life with interstitial lung disease?

The average survival for people with this type is currently 3 to 5 years . It can be longer with certain medications and depending on its course. People with other types of interstitial lung disease, like sarcoidosis, can live much longer.