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+A. Lung, Right Lower Lobe, Wedge Biopsy:
+	- Usual interstitial pneumonia, see comment and microscopic.
+B. Lung, Right Middle Lobe, Wedge Biopsy:
+	- Usual interstitial pneumonia, see comment and microscopic.
+C. Lung, Right Upper Lobe, Wedge Biopsy:
+	- Usual interstitial pneumonia, see comment and microscopic.
+Comment:
+There are no findings to specifically suggest hypersensitivity. Clinical and radiologic correlation is suggested.
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 ===Micro===
 <pre>
 Sections show lung parenchyma with:
-Fibrosis: present - patchy.
+Fibrosis (severity): present (moderate-to-severe).
-Fibrosis severity: moderate-to-severe.
+Fibrosis - lung field predominance, location (peripheral or central): lower lobe > middle lobe > upper lobe; peripheral predominant.
-Lung field predominance (fibrosis): lower lobe > middle lobe > upper lobe.
 Fibroblast foci: present.
+Temporal heterogeneity: present.
+Spatial heterogeneity: present.
 Peripheral cyst formation: present.
 Inflammation: present - patchy, lymphocyte predominant.
 Granulomatous inflammation: absent.
-Blood vessel changes: absent.
+Blood vessel changes: present, moderate-to-severe.
 Airspace changes: mucous plugs.
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