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distal acinar emphysema |
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distal acinar emphysema, one of the principal types of emphysema, limited to the distal ends of the alveoli along the interlobular septa and beneath the pleura, forming bullae. Also called interlobular emphysema, paraseptal emphysema. See also bullous emphysema . 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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The etiology of these blebs is unknown, and has been considered to represent a subtype of emphysema, termed distal acinar emphysema, or paraseptal or subpleural emphysema (2). |
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