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Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) isconsidered as the most important and common form of chronic interstitial lung disease (ILD).It is a clinical and radiologic syndrome associated with the histologic pattern of UIP. The pathology of IPF is that of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) with a relatively poor prognosis. HRCT findings of IIPs reflect abnormal parenchymal affection. They may be broadly categorized into foci of increased opacity and foci of decreased opacity. The major HRCT findings include; Ground glass, Emphysema, Reticular opacities and Honey combing |