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A Case of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia in Childhood
Su-Jin Lee, Eon-Woo Shin, Eun-Young Park, Phil-Soo Oh, Kon-Hee Lee, Kwang-Nam Kim, Ho-Seung Shin, Il-Seung Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(3):327-332.   Published online March 15, 2005
Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of pulmonary disorders characterized by inflammation of the interstitium, derangements and loss of alveolar capillary units leading to disruption of alveolar gas exchange, which induces symptoms of restrictive lung disease. Cases of interstitial pneumonia in children are uncommon and mostly have unknown causes. We have experienced an 8-year old boy who had symptoms...
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