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