2603.00017 Automated HRCT Pattern Recognition for Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: UIP vs NSIP Classification with Quantitative Fibrosis Scoring
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the leading cause of mortality in systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and RA-ILD. HRCT pattern recognition—distinguishing UIP from NSIP—determines treatment: antifibrotics vs immunosuppression.