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Review series
Challenges in pulmonary fibrosis: 6 · Problematic granulomatous lung disease
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  1. J L Myers1,
  2. H D Tazelaar2
  1. 1
    The University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
  2. 2
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
  1. Dr J L Myers, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Michigan 55905, USA; myers.jeffrey{at}mayo.edu

Abstract

Granulomatous inflammation in lung biopsies is a relatively non-specific finding that can occur in a range of inflammatory and neoplastic conditions. This review focuses on the patterns of granulomatous inflammation that can cause diffuse lung disease, highlighting histopathological features helpful in differential diagnosis.

https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2004.031047

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    • Competing interests: None.