Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in children is a heterogeneous group of progressive disorders characterized by variable extents of inflammation and interstitial deposition of collagen fibers with numerous putative triggers. Children affected with this condition show breathlessness, non-productive cough and bi-basilar/inspiratory dry rales. Diagnosis can be obtained by the exclusion of all known causes of fibrosing alveolitis such as neoplasms, toxic treatments, collagen vascular diseases, occupational exposure or granulomatous diseases.
| Lingua originale | English |
|---|---|
| pagine (da-a) | 157-160 |
| Numero di pagine | 4 |
| Rivista | MINERVA PEDIATRICA |
| Volume | 56 |
| Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2004 |
Keywords
- Pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosis
- Child