Incidence and classification of pediatric diffuse parenchymal lung diseases in Germany

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) in children represent a rare and heterogeneous group of chronic pulmonary disorders. Despite substantial advances in genetics and pathomechanisms, these often lethal diseases are still under-d...

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Main Authors: von Kries Rüdiger, Lohse Peter, Freihorst Achim, Brasch Frank, Haug Melanie, Griese Matthias, Zimmermann Theodor, Hartl Dominik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/4/1/26