Prediction of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progression using early quantitative changes on CT imaging for a short term of clinical 18–24-month follow-ups

Objective High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) plays an indispensable role in the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Due to unpredictability in progression and the short median survival of 2–5 years, it is critical to delineate the patients with rapid progression. The aim is to evaluate the predictability of IPF progression using the early quantitative changes.