2020 Dec 1;144(12):1509-1516. doi: 10.5858/arpa.2019-0628-RA. —The classic histopathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) is well known but variations do occur and at times the diagnosis can be difficult. Am J Clin Pathol. hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Purpose of review: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis A Perspective From Members of the Pulmonary Pathology Society Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Vol. NSIP pattern is also common in hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Serum precipitating antibody testing is selected based on suspected exposure. The pathological features of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis comprise overlapping usual interstitial pneumonia-like pattern with subpleural patchy fibrosis, alternating normal alveoli and fibroblastic foci, a nonspecific interstitial pneumonia-like pattern, and centrilobular fibrosis. Signs and symptoms. 2Department of Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1M9. Chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (CHP) has emerged from obscurity during the past 15 years and is now recognized as a very common form of fibrosing interstitial pneumonia but one that is frequently misdiagnosed both clinically and on surgical lung biopsy as usual interstitial pneumonia/idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (UIP/IPF) or fibrotic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. 42 Scopus citations. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) is a poorly understood entity typically caused by exposure to an inciting antigen such as fungi, thermophilic bacteria or animal protein. Atmos Environ (1994). Pathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. OBJECTIVE. 1 Computed Tomography of Diffuse Lung Diseases and Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Reprints: Andrew Churg, MD, Department of Pathology, Vancou-ver General Hospital, JPPN 1401, 910 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada (email: achurg@mail.ubc.ca). Specialty: Pulmonology Bird fancier's lung (BFL) is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). Clinically, HSP is often divided into acute, subacute and chronic forms. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a group of immunologically mediated lung diseases caused by the inhalation of environmental agents in susceptible individuals. Spectrum of fibrosing diffuse parenchymal lung disease. Diagnosis can frequently be made based on history, physical findings, radiology and serologic reaction to suspected allergen, without biopsy ... Centrilobular accentuation of peribronchiolar fibrosis is very suggestive of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018;35(3):218-229. doi: 10.36141/svdld.v35i3.6432. This kind of hypersensitivity pneumonitis can lead to permanent lung scarring. caused by intense prolonged exposure to inhaled inorganic dusts and occupational antigens; NO IgE or eosinophilia. High-resolution CT plays an important role in the diagnosis of HP. We welcome suggestions or questions about using the website. CONCLUSION. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, aka allergic alveolitis, results from an immunological reaction to inhaled antigens. It is caused by inhalation of organic dusts. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a group of immunologically mediated lung diseases caused by the inhalation of environmental agents in susceptible individuals. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immunologically mediated parenchymal lung disease which involves the alveolar walls and terminal bronchioles. Guidelines for the clinical evaluation of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory process involving the small airways and interstitium. Takemura T(1), Akashi T, Ohtani Y, Inase N, Yoshizawa Y. Epub 2012 Aug 8. Non-culturable bioaerosols in indoor settings: Impact on health and molecular approaches for detection.  |  It can lead to irreversible lung scarring over time. Although much progress has been made in the understanding of these immune responses, there remains a number of unexplained features. Sarcoidosis In all cases, infectious organisms, especially fungi and mycobacteria must be ruled out Areas of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis may be identical to UIP Identification of any of these features should prompt efforts to identify an allergen Hypersensitivity refers to an abnormal and excessive immune reaction, and pneumonitis refers to an inflammation of the lungs.. Exposure to stuffs... e.g. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is reviewed with regard to causative agents, occupations, industries, and workers at risk, epidemiology, pathology, clinical description and diagnostic criteria, methods of prevention, and research needs. 1989 Nov;84(5 Pt 2):839-44. Chronic HP was previously considered a rare interstitial lung disease (ILD), but it has emerged as a common and confusing entity over the last two decades. male presents with dyspnea, cough, NO IgE and NO eosinophilia. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a rare immune system disorder that affects the lungs. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) happens if your lungs develop an immune response – hypersensitivity - to something you breathe in which results in inflammation of the lung tissue - pneumonitis. In (Image courtesy of Rodney A. Schmidt, MD, Department of Pathology, University of … Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA), represents a group of pulmonary disorders mediated by an inflammatory reaction to inhalation of an allergen that can lead to lung fibrosis. Acta Biomed. This is particularly true in the chronic stage of the disease. The clinical, radiological, and pathological features of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis have recently been described. CTD-ILD. 2015 Jun;110:45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2015.03.039. Hypersensitivity is an inappropriate immune system response. The pathological features of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis comprise overlapping usual interstitial pneumonia-like pattern with subpleural patchy fibrosis, alternating normal alveoli and fibroblastic foci, a nonspecific interstitial pneumonia-like pattern, and centrilobular fibrosis. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is defined as a diffuse predominantly mononuclear inflammation of the lung parenchyma resulting from sensitization and recurrent exposure Summary: The pathological picture of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is, however, complicated; it is sometimes difficult to differentiate chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/usual interstitial pneumonia, nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, and connective-tissue-related lung disease. Airway-centered interstitial fibrosis - an under-recognized subtype of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory process involving the small airways and interstitium. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a lung disease causing inflammation (swelling and sensitivity) of the lung tissue. So, hypersensitivity pneumonitis is when a person’s immune system reacts excessively to something that’s inhaled, causing lung inflammation. Animated Mnemonics (Picmonic): https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/medicosis/ - With Picmonic, get your life back by studying less and remembering more. Pathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Pathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis c. Introduction. Depending on the type of precipitant, numerous other more precipitant-specific terms have been used such as: 1. bird fancier's lung(also known as pigeon fancier's lung) 2. farmer's lung 3. cheese worker’s lung 4. bagassosis 5. mus… Autopsy cases of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis have demonstrated not only upper lobe contraction but also lower lobe contraction, mimicking usual interstitial pneumonia pattern and diffuse alveolar damage. Follow Dr. Pernick's blog by clicking. HP results from breathing in specific environmental allergens. Most HP patients are non-smokers and have been exposed to organic dusts from vegetable or animal products. Mt Sinai J Med. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 408, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025 (USA). Silbernagel E, Morresi-Hauf A, Reu S, King B, Gesierich W, Lindner M, Behr J, Reichenberger F. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis. Examples include farmer’s lung due to inhalation of Thermoactinomyces in moldy hay, bird-fancier’s or pigeon-breeder’s lung due to inhaled avian proteins, bagassosis from inhalation of T. vulgaris in moldy sugar cane, et al. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Learn more about causes, risk factors, prevention, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatments for hypersensitivity pneumonitis, … Pathogenesis is attributed to a combination of type III (immune complex-mediated) and type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reactions to the inciting agent. Pathogenesis is attributed to a combination of type III (immune complex-mediated) and type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reactions to the inciting agent. National Center for Biotechnology Information, Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immunologically mediated parenchymal lung disease which involves the alveolar walls and terminal bronchioles. 132, No. © Copyright PathologyOutlines.com, Inc. Click, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis [title] or Extrinsic allergic alveolitis [title], J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2015;25:237, nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP), Connective tissue disease related interstitial pneumonia, Idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, Respiratory bronchiolitis related interstitial lung disease, Usual interstitial pneumonia / idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Clin Med Insights Circ Respir Pulm Med 2016;9:123, Leslie: Practical Pulmonary Pathology - A Diagnostic Approach, Second Edition, 2011, Cagle: Lung and Pleural Pathology, First Edition, 2015, Also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, A complex health syndrome of varying intensity, clinical presentation and natural history, Due to immunologically induced inflammation of lung parenchyma in response to inhalation of a large variety of antigens (, An interstitial pneumonia with acute to chronic respiratory failure caused by inhalation exposure to a variety of natural or chemical antigens, Histologically characterized by airway centered inflammation with fibrosis and poorly formed nonnecrotizing granulomas, Also called extrinsic allergic alveolitis, Prevalence and incidence vary by climate, geographical condition, living environment and agricultural practice, UK incidence is 0.9 per 100,000 person per year (, Higher prevalence and mortality rate in farmers and agricultural industries (, Smoking is related to lower prevalence but worse prognosis (, Predominant in middle to upper lobes of the lung; usually bilateral, Gene polymorphisms related to the acquired immune response may predispose to HP (, Major histocompatibility complex class 2 (MHC class II), Transporter associated with Antigen Processing 1 (TAP1), Antigen exposure results in early formation of type III immune complexes, followed by type IV delayed hypersensitivity, HP is developed through inhalation and exposure to a causative antigen. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) is an immunologically mediated alveolar and interstitial lung disease caused by repeated inhalation of organic dusts and occupational antigens.1, 2 Although there are numerous inciting agents that may elicit HSP, the pathogenesis and the disease that ensues are similar. Purpose: To retrospectively compare in patients with chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) the computed tomographic (CT) imaging features suggestive of fibrosis with pathologic evidence of fibrosis at surgical lung biopsy and to compare a usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern at CT with survival. Treatment The most important thing you can do is avoid the dust that caused your hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 2Department of Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1M9. Surrounds and may occlude bronchiole; 142, No. Findings on the chest X-ray vary from nonspecific change, especially in acute and subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis, to upper lobe predominant fibrosis of chronic HP Typically, HRCT shows ground glass opacity and centrilobular nodular opacity with / without emphysema and fibrosis 192-194. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the spectrum of pathologic and high-resolution CT features of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). CTD-ILD. 2019 Sep 6;90(3):331-335. doi: 10.23750/abm.v90i3.7538. Pathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The syndrome varies in intensity, clinical presentation, and natural history depending on the inciting agent, as well as the intensity of exposure. 2009 Dec;33(12):1765-70. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0b013e3181bb2538. Trichrome stain. It occurs in some people after they breathe in certain substances they encounter in the environment. Context: - Chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (CHP) has emerged from obscurity during the past 15 years and is now recognized as a very common form of fibrosing interstitial pneumonia but one that is frequently misdiagnosed both clinically and on surgical lung biopsy as usual interstitial pneumonia/idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (UIP/IPF) or fibrotic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. HP is caused by repeated inhalation of non-human protein, which can be of natural plant or animal origin or can be the result of a chemical conjugated to a human airway protein, such as albumin. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) is a rare immune system disorder that affects the lungs. Epub 2018 Apr 28. So, hypersensitivity pneumonitis is when a person’s immune system reacts excessively to something that’s inhaled, causing lung inflammation. From Libre Pathology. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: radiology and pathology aspect 1. In his immunopathology article, Dr Woda examines the pathogenesis of the … Pathology. More than 200 different antigens have been associated with the development of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, including plant products, animal products, aerosolized microorganisms, and organic chemicals. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), or extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is an inflammatory syndrome of the lung caused by repetitive inhalation of antigenic agents in a susceptible host. It is triggered by exposure to avian proteins present in the dry dust of the droppings and sometimes in the feathers of a variety of birds. Allergens are substances that cause an allergic reaction in the body. 2,3 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is often divided into acute, subacute, and chronic forms. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a spectrum of immune-mediated disorders characterized by diffuse inflammation of interstitial lung, terminal bronchioli, and alveoli. Epub 2015 Mar 20. Overview; Fingerprint; Abstract. ... Autopsy cases of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis have demonstrated not only upper lobe contraction but also lower lobe contraction, mimicking usual interstitial pneumonia pattern and diffuse alveolar damage. Gell & Coombs classification. CT of chronic HP of a plastic industrial worker, CT of HP due to nontuberculous mycobacterium, Case 1: 69 year old woman with history of exposure to bird antigen, Case 2: 67 year old man with history of exposure to garden chemicals, Airway centered lymphocytic infiltration with granuloma, Airway centered lymphocytic infiltration with fibrosis, Comparison ofgranulomatous lesionsof different diseases, How does cancer arise based on complexity theory? moldy hay - Farmer's lung, atypical mycobacteria - hot tub lung. Pathology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an important group of conditions in which the lung is sensitized by contact with a variety of agents and in which the response to reexposure consists of an acute pneumonitis, with inflammation of the smaller bronchioles, alveolar wall edema, and a… 2, pp. An Official ATS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline. J Allergy Clin Immunol. The clinical picture and pathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis is the same regardless of the cause. In respiratory disease: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an important group of conditions in which the lung is sensitized by contact with a variety of agents and in which the response to reexposure consists of an acute pneumonitis, with inflammation of the smaller bronchioles, alveolar wall edema, and a… CONTEXT: - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a lung disease that develops in susceptible individuals after inhalational exposure to an organic antigen or chemical compound. Pathological differentiation of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/usual interstitial pneumonia. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immunologically induced lung disease with features indicative of both immune complex–mediated and T-cell–mediated immune responses. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) (also called extrinsic allergic alveolitis) is a hypersensitivity syndrome that causes diffuse interstitial lung disease as a result of inhalation of antigenic organic particles. The triggering particles are usually in the range of 1-5 micrometers in size 5. OBJECTIVE. HHS This study reviews the previously reported information and provides new insights into the pathological features of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Hanzawa S, Tateishi T, Takemura T, Okada Y, Yamada Y, Noda M, Miyazaki Y, Inase N. Intern Med. Nonspecific laboratory testing includes CBC, C-reactive protein (CRP), and IgE. Sufferers are commonly exposed to … 2009 Feb;76(1):2-23. doi: 10.1002/msj.20087. Pathology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. This case shows the IPAF findings of serologic and morphologic domain. Recent findings: Epub 2018 Dec 18. Chronic (fibrotic) hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) and fibrosing interstitial pneumonias associated with connective tissue disease (CTD-ILD) can be difficult to distinguish in biopsy specimens. Histopathologic analysis of sixteen autopsy cases of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis and comparison with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/usual interstitial pneumonia. —The classic histopathology of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) is well known but variations do occur and at times the diagnosis can be difficult. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the spectrum of pathologic and high-resolution CT features of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). CONCLUSION. This is particularly true in the chronic stage of the disease. Report of the Subcommittee on Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Akashi T, Takemura T, Ando N, Eishi Y, Kitagawa M, Takizawa T, Koike M, Ohtani Y, Miyazaki Y, Inase N, Yoshizawa Y. Hypersensitivity pneumonia and HIV infection in occupational settings: a case report from northern Italy. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a rare disorder caused by an immune system response in the lungs after breathing in certain triggers. Clinically, HSP is often divided into acute, subacute and chronic forms. Pathologic patterns and survival in chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This website is intended for pathologists and laboratory personnel but not for patients. STUDY. The left photo shows a chronic granulomatous interstitial inflammation with giant cells. Would you like email updates of new search results? NIH Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, aka allergic alveolitis, results from an … Laboratory Medicine and Pathology; Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review. Centrilobular Fibrosis in Fibrotic (Chronic) Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Usual Interstitial Pneumonia, and Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease. Gell & Coombs, in the 1960s, came-up with a classification that has endured. However, we cannot answer medical or research questions or give advice. This inflammation makes breathing difficult. Sufferers are commonly exposed to the dust by their occupation or hobbies. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated response to an inhaled antigen that results in inflammation and/or fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. IPAF.  |  Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), or extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is an inflammatory syndrome of the lung caused by repetitive inhalation of antigenic agents … 1 A number of offending agents have been identified , many of which are associated with a name referring to the resulting clinicopathologic condition (ie, farmer's lung, hot tub lung, byssinosis, etc). 2009 Mar;131(3):405-15. doi: 10.1309/AJCPNWX4SLZRP9SW. 2012 Dec;61(6):1026-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2012.04322.x. The pathological picture of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is, however, complicated; it is sometimes difficult to differentiate chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/usual interstitial pneumonia, nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, and connective-tissue-related lung disease. male presents with dyspnea, cough, NO IgE and NO eosinophilia. According to the causative antigen, HP may have different names: Disease mechanism may not be immune mediated, endotoxin from bacterial contamination of cotton may play a role, HP is classified into acute, subacute and chronic, however there is a lack of consensus for the criteria, Influenza-like syndrome a few hours after exposure to an antigen: fever, dyspnea, cough, crackles may be detected on chest auscultation, Symptoms resolve several hours after antigen removal, Repeated acute episodes of farmer’s lung leads to centriacinar emphysema (, Slowly progressive respiratory failure over weeks to months, Fever, dyspnea, cough, fatigue, crackles may be detected on chest auscultation, Probably results from continuous low level exposure to the antigen, Slowly progressive and insidious respiratory failure; often without acute episodes, Dyspnea, cough, fatigue, weight loss, fine crackles on chest auscultation, Restrictive pattern on pulmonary function tests, Decreased diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO), Often associated with bird antigen exposure, Acute exacerbation followed by respiratory deterioration within 1 - 2 months can occur; usually without further antigen exposure (, Diagnosis is based on clinical, radiological (high resolution computed tomography, HRCT) and pathological examination, Surgical lung biopsy is often necessary to differentiate subacute and chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis from other interstitial lung disease; however, it is rare for acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis to be biopsied, Although several diagnostic criteria have been proposed, none are widely accepted, A large cohort study by HP Study Group suggested clinical predictors for the diagnosis of HP (, Bronchoalveolar lavage is supportive in the diagnosis but lacks standardization (, Increased lymphocyte percentage ≥ 30% for nonsmokers or exsmokers or ≥ 20% for current smokers; a normal lavage rules out the presence of active HP (, CD4 / CD8 ratiois usually decreased in HP but can be increased as high as in sarcoidosis; CD4 / CD8 ratio is now considered to vary by clinical conditions such as causative antigen and smoking status, Inhalation challenge is supportive but lacks standardization (, Antigen exposure at the workplace or home or direct inhalation of the specific antigen after a period of avoidance provokes symptoms of HP and decreases FVC in 8 - 12 hours, The patient should be monitored at least for 24 hours after the inhalation in case of severe attack of HP, Serum IgG antibody to causative antigens may be increased; however, serum antibody could be positive in 31% of non HP subjects (, Avian antigens: pigeon, parakeet, budgerigar, chicken, Increased serum KL-6, often over 1000 IU (normal limit is < 500 IU), Findings on the chest X-ray vary from nonspecific change, especially in acute and subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis, to upper lobe predominant fibrosis of chronic HP, Typically, HRCT shows ground glass opacity and centrilobular nodular opacity with / without emphysema and fibrosis, It is often challenging to differential HP from other interstitial lung diseases on HRCT such as, HRCT features to differentiate chronic HP from NSIP and UIP (, Lobular areas with decreased attenuation and vascularity, Absence of lower zone predominance of abnormalities, Many patients show favorable prognosis compared to other interstitial lung diseases and improve with appropriate treatment (, Interstitial fibrosis and emphysema are associated with worse prognosis, and once developed, may remain or progress despite treatment (, Smoking is also associated with worse prognosis (, 12 year old boy with HP due to feather duvet (, 37 year old man with HP due to shiitake mushroom spores (, 45 year old man with HP due to metalworking fluid (, 45 year old man with pneumomediastinum as a primary manifestation of chronic HP (, 72 year old woman with HP and combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (, Avoidance of antigen is the key of HP management, Oral or systemic corticosteroids are considered for severe case or when the antigen is not removable; however, steroids do not change long term outcome and are not standardized (, Diffuse involvement with mild to moderate increase in lung weight, Bronchocentric fibrotic changes may be seen, Poorly formed nonnecrotizing granulomas or interstitial giant cells with cholesterol clefts, Well formed granulomas can be found but may raise differential diagnosis with sarcoidosis if the granulomas are numerous and predominant, Airway centered inflammation with little fibrosis, Neutrophilic infiltration with / without capillaritis, Airway centered infiltration with fibrosis, Lymphocytic infiltration with granulomas or giant cells, Predominantly airway centered inflammation with diffuse fibrotic change, Bridging fibrosis (fibrotic band connecting bronchioles with each other and with lobular septa) and peribronchiolar metaplasia can be a diagnostic clue to differentiate HP from IPF (, Byssinosis bodies (hemosiderin coated strands of fiber within fibrous tissue) can be found in byssinosis, Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid shows lymphocytosis (see, Intra-alveolar fibrin deposition is suggestive for acute HP, also for acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia, Typical bronchoalveolar lavage of HP shows lymphocytosis, Necrotizing granuloma is more suggestive for tuberculosis, Organizing pneumonia can be seen in HP but it is not specific, Weight loss is suggestive for HP according to the large cohort study (see. Raghu G, Remy-Jardin M, Ryerson CJ, Myers JL, Kreuter M, Vasakova M, Bargagli E, Chung JH, Collins BF, Bendstrup E, Chami HA, Chua AT, Corte TJ, Dalphin JC, Danoff SK, Diaz-Mendoza J, Duggal A, Egashira R, Ewing T, Gulati M, Inoue Y, Jenkins AR, Johannson KA, Johkoh T, Tamae-Kakazu M, Kitaichi M, Knight SL, Koschel D, Lederer DJ, Mageto Y, Maier LA, Matiz C, Morell F, Nicholson AG, Patolia S, Pereira CA, Renzoni EA, Salisbury ML, Selman M, Walsh SLF, Wuyts WA, Wilson KC. Pathology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis The present review focuses on the pathological features of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis and presents that centrilobular fibrosis and bridging fibrosis are the important hallmarks of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, even with a usual interstitial pneumonia-like pattern. 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