Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Introduction

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: A relatively rare form of lung disease characterized by the buildup of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the air spaces or alveoli of the lungs. The condition can affect children or adults and is frequently associated with conditions such as HIV and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Symptoms may develop gradually over a period of months or even years in some cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Asymptomatic in some cases
• Finger clubbing - in children
• Enlarged liver
• Enlarged spleen
• Enlarged parotid gland
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• There are a variety of possible treatments and the response is subject to individual variations. The associated condition (e.g. HIV) is considered when the treatment course is being decided
• Corticosteroids
• Immunosuppressive medications
• HAART
• Zidovudine
• more treatments...»

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

• Failure to diagnose Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
• Undiagnosed: Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Diagnostic Tests for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Chest x-ray
• CT Scan
• Lung function tests
• Lung biopsy
• Bronchoalveolar lavage analysis
• more tests...»

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:

• Lymphoma - occurs in about 5% of patients
• Lung scarring
• Increased risk of lung infections
• Progressive respiratory failure (see Respiratory symptoms)
• Death
• more complications...»

Less Common Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Wheezing - in children
• Fever - in adults
• Night sweats - in adults
• Joint pain - in adults
• Weight loss - in adults
• more symptoms...»

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Animations

Prognosis for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Prognosis for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: The prognosis is highly variable with some patients recovering without treatment, some responding well to treatment and yet others developing complications such as lung scarring or lymphomas. Up to half of patients die during the first five years after diagnosis.

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