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Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Lung Diseases, Interstitial

Preferred term

Lung Diseases, Interstitial  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
  • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S5CQSWPX-X

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