MORPHOLOGY OF INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES
Keywords:
interstitial lung diseases, usual interstitial pneumonia, nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, cryptogenic interstitial pneumonia, acute interstitial pneumonia, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia, morphology, diagnosis
Abstract
A large number of pulmonary disorders grouped as interstitial are relatively rare. An etiology usualy unknown. They have no specific symptoms and are characterized by inflammatory infiltrates in the intersticial space and have similar clinical and radiological presentations. For this reason biopsy often is not enough, accurate diagnosis require examination of operating materials. Difficult diagnosis of these disorders leads to multidisciplinary team work, which can ensure effective treatment and favorable prognosis.
How to Cite
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Šarauskas V, Baltraitė D. MORPHOLOGY OF INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES [Internet]. PIA 2011 May;8(1):17-20.[cited 2024 Nov. 22 ] Available from: http://pia.pulmoalerg.lt/index.php/PIA/article/view/532
Section
Pulmonology