[DIP (desquamative interstitial pneumonia): as a tobacco-associated disease -- case report]

Rev Port Pneumol. 2004 Sep-Oct;10(5):431-5. doi: 10.1016/s0873-2159(04)05010-x.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

DIP (desquamative interstitial pneumonia) is an interstitial lung disease with diffuse and uniform accumulation of alveolar macrophages. There is a strong association with tobacco since 90% of the patients are smokers. The interstitial lung diseases related to tobacco are diverse and include tumours, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, RBILD (Respiratory Bronchilites associated Interstitial Lung Disease), DIP and Langerhans Cell Histiocitosis. The authors present a case of DIP. A brief theorycal revision and discussion of a case is made facing the association with tobacco.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / etiology*
  • Smoking / adverse effects*