Mesh-like lungs is a descriptor of an imaging test, usually seen in interstitial lung disease, for which prompt medical attention is recommended upon detection.
The description of reticulated lungs is usually found on lung imaging reports, such as chest radiographs or CT scans, which indicate that diffuse interstitial fibrosis is occurring in the lungs, and the hallmark feature of reticulated changes in both lungs is a thickening of the interstitial space or filling of the interstitial space with fibrous components, which constitutes reticulated features.
In addition, interstitial pneumonia can also show mesh-like lung imaging features, which can be associated with immune diseases, infections and other causes, at this time should be checked for autoantibodies, infection-related indicators for exclusion and diagnosis.
If the lungs are reticular, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to complete other relevant laboratory tests, clarify the cause of the disease and then follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid delaying the condition.