Interstitial Lung Diseases

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of pulmonary alveoli that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse pulmonary fibrosis. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features.

Synonyms:

Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Interstitial Pneumonia
Interstitial Pneumonias
Interstitial Pneumonitides
Interstitial Pneumonitis
Lung Disease, Interstitial
Pneumonia, Interstitial
Pneumonias, Interstitial
Pneumonitides, Interstitial
Pneumonitis, Interstitial

Broader Topics:

Lung Diseases

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