Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia

Overview

An interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology, occurring between 21-80 years of age. It is characterized by a dramatic onset of a pneumonia-like illness with cough, fever, malaise, fatigue, and weight loss. Pathological features include prominent interstitial inflammation without collagen fibrosis, diffuse fibroblastic foci, and no microscopic honeycomb change. There is excessive proliferation of granulation tissue within small airways and alveolar ducts.

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Quick facts about Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia

Topic type

Condition

Category

Respiratory

MeSH classification

C08.127.446.135.140.600.750|C08.381.483.652.500.750.249|C08.381.495.146.135.140.600.750

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