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December 4, 2025Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationOpen Access

Clinical Profile of Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease with Underlying Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Presenting to a Tertiary Care Setting: An Observational Study

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URUjjwol Prasad Risal RPRakshya Pandey RPRaju Prasad Pangeni

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Observational study reports high prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in interstitial lung disease, suggesting early imaging is crucial for improved outcomes.

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Interstitial lung disease manifests significantly in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, complicating their clinical profile.
Among 36 patients, 50% had rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the connection between these conditions.
Assessment using high-resolution computed tomography identified usual interstitial pneumonia in 61% of cases, showcasing specific patterns.
Early identification and treatment with medication like methotrexate may improve outcomes in interstitial lung disease patients.

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Risal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca1fd4 https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.v63i292.9268

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Observational study reports high prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in interstitial lung disease, suggesting early imaging is crucial for improved outcomes.

Clinical Profile of Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease with Underlying Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Presenting to a Tertiary Care Setting: An Observational Study

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Clinical Profile of Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease with Underlying Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Presenting to a Tertiary Care Setting: An Observational Study

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