Diffuse interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis in sarcoidosis

S. C. Aisner, J. Albin

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Abstract

Interstitial pneumonitis in sarcoidosis is rare. When present, it is confined to areas of active granuloma formation. We report finding widespread interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis in a patient with sarcoidosis. Due to the focal sampling of pulmonary tissue by transbronchial biopsy, a finding of interstitial pneumonitis does not exclude a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)193-195
Number of pages3
JournalCHEST
Volume94
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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