Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatic diseases.
The pulmonary manifestations of rheumatic diseases can vary substantially, both in severity and mechanism of injury. There is still relatively little experience with these conditions in the pediatric age group. Perhaps tissue diagnosis will help elucidate the pathophysiology involved and allow for the development of more specific treatment protocols.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. nseid001@ulkyvm.louisville.edu
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000209:etiology*; D017285:Polymyositis / Q000209:etiology*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000209:etiology*