Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis: report of 4 cases

Conclusion: PPFE may present in earlier or advanced stages and coexist with other patterns of ILD; in this setting histological characterization of different patterns may be important. Thoracic CNB and CB may be alternative diagnostic methods in patients not amenable for surgical lung biopsy.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Caldas Marcoa, A. R., Campainha, S., Nogueira, C., Costa, F., Sanches, A., Neves, S. Tags: Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease Source Type: research