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 |
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pagine (da-a) | 157-160 |
Numero di pagine | 4 |
Rivista | MINERVA PEDIATRICA |
Volume | 56 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2004 |
Keywords
- Child
- Pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosis