POINT: Does Interstitial Pneumonia With Autoimmune Features Represent a Distinct Class of Patients With Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia? Yes

摘要

Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) defines a distinct subset of patients with an idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). The following case from our clinic supports our position and should resonate among those who routinely evaluate patients with an interstitial lung disease (ILD).