| A case of giant cell interstitial pneumonia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2717833 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This report is of a case of giant cell interstitial pneumonia (GIP) diagnosed by transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) and treated effectively with corticosteroid. The patient was a 61-year-old man with cough, dyspnea and findings of diffuse reticular opacities on chest X-ray. In the microscopic section of a biopsied specimen, varied forms of giant cells were observed, some with a cannibalistic appearance. Numerous giant cells and some lymphocytes were also observed in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. The possibility of measles pneumonia was ruled out by a negative serum antibody test and the absence of inclusion bodies in the giant cells. The patient had neither a past history of exposure to heavy metals nor to organic dusts. A distinct improvement was obtained with 30 mg of prednisolone administered daily for two weeks and then tapered off gradually. |
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Authors:
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N Miyazaki; M Kido; A Kajiki; Y Morimoto |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of UOEH Volume: 11 ISSN: 0387-821X ISO Abbreviation: J. UOEH Publication Date: 1989 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-06-22 Completed Date: 1989-06-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909645 Medline TA: J UOEH Country: JAPAN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 63-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pulmonary Division, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biopsy
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methods Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / pathology Humans Lung / pathology Lymphocytes / pathology Male Middle Aged Prednisolone / therapeutic use Pulmonary Fibrosis / drug therapy, pathology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-24-8/Prednisolone |
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