Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
Saudi Medical Journal. 2004; 25 (5): 557-565
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia BOOP is now established as a distinct clinicopathologic entity, yet it may be overlooked by clinicians due to unfamiliarity and its non-specific presentation. It can be either idiopathic or associated with a variety of causes, such as infections, drugs, radiation or connective tissue diseases. A lung biopsy is needed to provide histopathologic confirmation. Usually prognosis is good, and the response to steroids may be dramatic, but occasionally BOOP may be fatal or runs a chronic relapsing course. This article is an updated review on current knowledge regarding BOOP
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Prognóstico
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Biópsia
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Corticosteroides
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Pulmão
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Saudi Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2004
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