| Literature DB >> 32476865 |
Sarah Geerts1, Wim Wuyts2, Ellen De Langhe3, Jan Lenaerts3, Jonas Yserbyt2.
Abstract
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can be either idiopathic, the result of exposure or may be associated with extrapulmonary diseases. Among the latter, connective tissue diseases (CTDs) make up the largest part. The identification, follow-up and treatment of CTD-associated ILD (CTD-ILD) are a challenge for every physician as ILD can occur before, during and after the diagnosis of CTD. Early detection of pulmonary involvement is an essential task for the treating rheumatologist and recognition of the underlying CTD can pose a challenge for the treating pulmonologist. Multidisciplinary engagement towards the patient is therefore indispensable for optimal clinical care. (Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2017; 34: 326-335). Copyright:Entities:
Keywords: collagen vascular disease; connective tissue disease; diagnosis; evaluation; interstitial lung disease; pulmonary fibrosis; treatment
Year: 2017 PMID： 32476865 PMCID： PMC7170069 DOI： 10.36141/svdld.v34i4.5894
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis ISSN： 1124-0490 Impact factor: 0.670