Genetic interstitial lung disease.
Clin Chest Med
; 33(1): 95-110, 2012 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22365249
ABSTRACT
The interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), or diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, are a heterogeneous collection of more than 100 different pulmonary disorders that affect the tissue and spaces surrounding the alveoli. Patients affected by ILD usually present with shortness of breath or cough; for many, there is evidence of pulmonary restriction, decreased diffusion capacity, and radiographic appearance of alveolar and/or reticulonodular infiltrates. This article reviews the inherited ILDs, with a focus on the diseases that may be seen by pulmonologists caring for adult patients. The authors conclude by briefly discussing the utility of genetic testing in this population.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales
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Síndrome de Birt-Hogg-Dubé
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Enfermedades Genéticas Congénitas
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Mutación
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Chest Med
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos