Challenges in pulmonary fibrosis: 6--Problematic granulomatous lung disease.
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چکیده
Granulomatous inflammation in lung biopsies is a relatively non-specific finding that can occur in a range of inflammatory and neoplastic conditions. This review focuses on the patterns of granulomatous inflammation that can cause diffuse lung disease, highlighting histopathological features helpful in differential diagnosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 63 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008