lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Term ID

DOID:0050159

Synonyms

Definition

An idiopathic interstitial pneumonia which involves diffuse interstitial infiltration of involved areas mostly with T lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages. Lymphoid hyperplasia is frequently seen. Onset is often slow with gradually increasing cough and breathlessness over 3 or more years. Fever, weight loss, chest pain, and arthralgia are occasionally found. Crackles may be detected as the disease progresses. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11790668

References

• MESH:C562489

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050159 )