[Interstitial lung fibrosis in rheumatoid arthritis--comparison of lung function and bronchoalveolar lavage].
In fibrosing alveolitides that are associated with rheumatoid arthritides, the BAL fluid reveals a characteristic cell pattern. These cellular changes occur at an earlier date than do the radiological signs of pulmonary fibrosis. Together with a measurement of the CO diffusion capacity, BAL is a suitable monitoring parameter for fibrosing alveolitides in rheumatoid arthritis.
Petermann
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I. Medizinische Universitätsklinik, St. Josefskrankenhaus, Paderborn.
Hoppe-Seyler
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Entzian
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000166:cytology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
Interstitielle Lungenfibrosen bei rheumatoider Arthritis--Vergleich zwischen Lungenfunktion und BAL.