Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

J Assoc Physicians India. 1993 May;41(5):303-5.

Abstract

A rare case of Desquamative Interstitial pneumonia confirmed by open lung biopsy, is reported. The course was marked by development of spontaneous pneumothorax and failure to respond to steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes, Mononuclear / pathology
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / pathology*
  • Male
  • Pneumothorax / etiology