[DIP (desquamative interstitial pneumonia): as a tobacco-associated disease -- case report].
DIP (desquamative interstitial pneumonia) is an interstitial lung disease with diffuse and uniform accumulation of alveolar macrophages. There is a strong association with tobacco since 90% of the patients are smokers. The interstitial lung diseases related to tobacco are diverse and include tumours, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, RBILD (Respiratory Bronchilites associated Interstitial Lung Disease), DIP and Langerhans Cell Histiocitosis. The authors present a case of DIP. A brief theorycal revision and discussion of a case is made facing the association with tobacco.
Sousa
Vitor
V
Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Serviço de Anatomia Patológica.
Carvalho
Lina
L
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017563:Lung Diseases, Interstitial / Q000209:etiology*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*