Radiology Rounds
A Closer Look at Interstitial Lung Disease
Updated International Guidelines for IPF Diagnosis: A Radiology Perspective
Consolidation
Consolidation is the replacement of air with exudate or other disease product, which causes the lung to appear solid.7 Unlike ground glass opacity, consolidation obscures blood vessels and airway walls.7 Although recognizable, consolidation is rarely helpful to narrow the differential diagnosis.7