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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP)
Synonyms
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
Definitions
- Reactive inflammatory response of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)
- Clinicopathological entity in spectrum of reactive lymphoproliferative disorders
- Associated with systemic disease (frequently autoimmune) or infection
- Classified within rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
- < 20% of all cases of LIP
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Treatment
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Selected References
- Ruano CA et al: Multimodality imaging in connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease. Clin Radiol. 76(2):88-98, 2021
- Panchabhai TS et al: Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Clin Chest Med. 37(3):463-74, 2016
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP)
Synonyms
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
Definitions
- Reactive inflammatory response of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)
- Clinicopathological entity in spectrum of reactive lymphoproliferative disorders
- Associated with systemic disease (frequently autoimmune) or infection
- Classified within rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
- < 20% of all cases of LIP
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Ruano CA et al: Multimodality imaging in connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease. Clin Radiol. 76(2):88-98, 2021
- Panchabhai TS et al: Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Clin Chest Med. 37(3):463-74, 2016
