Mesh term Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Browse to parent terms:Lung Diseases
Description
A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of PULMONARY ALVEOLI that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse PULMONARY FIBROSIS. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features.Browse to child terms:
Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
Pneumoconiosis
Radiation Pneumonitis
Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
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