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lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia |
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lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP), a diffuse respiratory disorder characterized by fibrosis and accumulation of lymphocytes in the lungs. It is commonly associated with lymphoma and may progress to lymphoma. lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia A diffuse pulmonary disease of insidious onset that is most common in middle-aged ♀, which may be accompanied by Sjögren's disease, hyper- or hypo-gammaglobulinemia Clinical Progressive SOB,
cough Imaging Reticulonodular infiltrates on a plain CXR, often accompanied by Kerley 'B' lines. See Interstial pneumonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, macrophages are the main infected cells in organs such as the brain and lungs, and appear to be responsible for inflammation and injury in these sites, which lead to neurological dysfunction and AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC), or pulmonary inflammation and Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonitis (LIP). |
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