Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema: A Case Report and Literature Review
The syndrome of combined emphysema of the upper lobes and fibrosis of the lower lobes on chest computed tomography results in a characteristic functional profile, with preserved lung volumes, hypoxemia at exercise. Despite subnormal spirometry, combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema is a severe e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://jctm.mums.ac.ir/article_17632_b03274ed6714c365673483a2d9365919.pdf |
| Summary: | The syndrome of combined emphysema of the upper lobes and fibrosis of the lower lobes on chest computed tomography results in a characteristic functional profile, with preserved lung volumes, hypoxemia at exercise. Despite subnormal spirometry, combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema is a severe entity. The presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension at diagnosis is a critical determinant of prognosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2345-2447 2322-5750 |