Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis: a report of familial occurrence.
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REPORT OF FOUR CASES OF FAMILIAL IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS
A 25 year old male and his 46 year old aunt presented with shortness of breath and a dramatic response to steroids. The other two patients are sisters with more advanced disease. One of these responded partially to steroids, while the other died within 4 months of treatment. The genetic basis and pathogenesis are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 75 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979