Lung Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Massimo Triggiani, Francescopaolo Granata, Giorgio Giannattasio, Ivan Borrelli, Amato De Paulis, Gianni Marone

Risultato della ricerca: Contributo in rivistaArticolo in rivista

Abstract

RA is a systemic autoimmune disorder primarily involving the joints. Extra-articular manifestations of RA often include lung involvement with heterogeneous clinical presentation and radiological findings. Autopsy studies reveal that the percentage of RA patients with pathological changes in the lung is significantly higher than that of patients with clinical manifestations. Lung alterations in RA may be primary or secondary to pharmacological treatments and may involve the alveoli, the interstitium, the airways and/or the pleura. These alterations may significantly impair lung function and some of them are potentially life-threatening. Thus, clinical examination and lung function testing should be performed in all patients with RA at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up. Those patients with clinical alterations and/or impaired lung function should undergo a complete radiological study.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)171-179
Numero di pagine9
RivistaSarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases
Volume20
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2003

Keywords

  • Bronchiectasis
  • Fibrosing Alveolitis
  • Lung Function Testing
  • Lung Involvement
  • Lung Vasculitis
  • Pleurisy
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Lung

Fingerprint

Entra nei temi di ricerca di 'Lung Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis'. Insieme formano una fingerprint unica.

Cita questo