Microscopic polyangiitis preceded by combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema

A 73-year-old male metalworker was admitted to our hospital with a 3-year history of progressive dry cough. Chest high-resolution computed tomography revealed emphysematous changes and reticular lesions, which is referred to as combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE). Surgical lung biopsy s...

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Main Authors: Kyoko Gocho, Keishi Sugino, Keita Sato, Chikako Hasegawa, Toshimasa Uekusa, Sakae Homma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007115000088