Pulmonary emphysema not combined with lung fibrosis in systemic sclerosis

We presented three cases of patients with SSc, in which High Resolution Computed Tomography examinations showed emphysema with atypical distribution and radiological presentation, without or with mild signs of fibrosing lung disease, that stabilized after immunosuppressive treatment.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - November 8, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Franconeri Andrea, Marasco Emiliano, Dore Roberto, Codullo Veronica, Calliada Fabrizio, Disabella Eliana, Meloni Federica, Zanframundo Giovanni, Montecucco Carlomaurizio, Valentini Adele, Cavagna Lorenzo Tags: Short communication Source Type: research