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What is your approach to differentiating RA-ILD from medication toxicity (I.e. from methotrexate)?

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Rheumatology · University of Washington
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RA-ILD occurs in about 7-10% of patient with RA. It is more common in males and in those with a history of smoking. Most are seropositive. The typical pattern on HRCT in 50-60% of RA-ILD patients is a UIP pattern followed by NSIP, OP, and even LIP is some cases. An experienced clinician with the hel...

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