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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Published in:	Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Main Authors:	Kyoko Gocho, Keishi Sugino, Keita Sato, Chikako Hasegawa, Toshimasa Uekusa, Sakae Homma
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2015-01-01
Subjects:	Microscopic polyangiitis Interstitial lung disease Emphysema Combined pulmonary fibrosis
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007115000088