Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia.

Various types of pulmonary eosinophilia have been known for several years. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (original word for Christoforidis and Molnar 1960) is a rare entity whose diagnosis is possible through clinical, laboratory and radiological data. Other non sophisticated data-CAT, bronchoalveo...

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Main Author: Pinheiro, A (author)
Other Authors: Leite, A P (author)
Format: article
Language:por
Published: 1994
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2896
Country:Portugal
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Summary:Various types of pulmonary eosinophilia have been known for several years. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (original word for Christoforidis and Molnar 1960) is a rare entity whose diagnosis is possible through clinical, laboratory and radiological data. Other non sophisticated data-CAT, bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial biopsy, transthoracic biopsy and even thoracotomy can be used. Seriousness can be very high, demanding an urgent diagnosis and treatment.