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HONEYCOMBING

Honeycombing suggests extensive lung fibrosis with alveolar destruction and can result in a cystic appearance on gross pathology. Honeycombing can be diagnosed via HRCT by the presence of thich-walled, air-filled cysts, usually between the size of 3mm to 1cm in diameter.

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