Hamman-Rich Syndrome

Overview

Acute idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis characterized by diffuse PULMONARY ALVEOLI damage with uniform edematous connective tissue proliferation. It is often associated with extensive fibroblastic distortion of the lung parenchyma and leads to ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME in later stages.

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Quick facts about Hamman-Rich Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Respiratory

MeSH classification

C08.381.483.652.500.500

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