1. Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease: a review
- Author
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Deborah Assayag, Joyce S. Lee, and Talmadge E. King, Jr.
- Subjects
musculoskeletal diseases ,lcsh:Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,Enfermedad intersticial pulmonar ,lcsh:R ,lcsh:Medicine ,respiratory system ,Artritis reumatoide ,behavioral disciplines and activities ,respiratory tract diseases ,lcsh:Infectious and parasitic diseases ,body regions ,Patogénesis ,lcsh:RC109-216 ,lcsh:RC581-607 ,Factores de riesgo - Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common inflammatory disease affecting about 1% of the population. Interstitial lung disease is a serious and frequent complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is characterized by several histopathologic subtypes. This article reviews the proposed pathogenesis and risk factors for RA-ILD. We also outline the important steps involved in the work-up of RA-ILD and review the evidence for treatment and prognosis.
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- 2014