lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis

lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis
an insidious, slowly progressive interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology, marked by diffuse peribronchial and interstitial infiltration of the lungs by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and lymphoblasts; usually seen in immunocompromised patients, especially children, or accompanying Sjцgren syndrome. Called also lymphocytic or lymphoid interstitial pneumonia.

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