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cryptogenic organizing pneumonia — Definition

Kriptojenik organize pnömoni / cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic organized pneumonia is characterized by abnormal tissue growth called granulation tissue in small airways and air sacks (alveoller) granulation tissue in the lungs, because it is an unknown lung disease. This condition occurs usually with flu-like symptoms, cough and shortness of breath and can lead to permanent damage in the lung tissue if not treated. Diagnosis, clinical findings, radiological imaging (usually high-resolution computerized tomography) and lung biopsy. Corticosteroids in the treatment are effective, and most of the patients are completely healed, but can reconcile.
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🇹🇷 Kriptojenik organize pnömoni
English
🇬🇧 cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
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❓ What is Kriptojenik organize pnömoni?
Kriptojenik organize pnömoni; cryptogenic organized pneumonia is characterized by abnormal tissue growth called granulation tissue in small airways and air sacks (alveoller) granulation tissue in the lungs, because it is an unknown lung disease. This condition occurs usually with flu-like symptoms, cough and shortness of breath and can lead to permanent damage in the lung tissue if not treated. Diagnosis, clinical findings, radiological imaging (usually high-resolution computerized tomography) and lung biopsy. Corticosteroids in the treatment are effective, and most of the patients are completely healed, but can reconcile.
❓ What is cryptogenic organizing pneumonia in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "cryptogenic organizing pneumonia" is Kriptojenik organize pnömoni.
❓ Which medical field is Kriptojenik organize pnömoni related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.