Systemic sclerosis‐associated interstitial lung disease in a Vietnamese adult female: Case report and literature review
| Autor: | Thao Nguyen Thanh, Thi Thuy Linh Nguyen, Trong Khoan Le, Trong Binh Le, Thi Y Nhi Nguyen |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
High-resolution computed tomography Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty systemic sclerosis Vietnamese Case Report Physical examination Case Reports behavioral disciplines and activities Diseases of the respiratory system high‐resolution computed tomography medicine Medical diagnosis interstitial lung disease medicine.diagnostic_test Adult female RC705-779 business.industry Disease progression Interstitial lung disease respiratory system medicine.disease language.human_language respiratory tract diseases language business Rare disease |
| Zdroj: | Respirology Case Reports, Vol 9, Iss 9, Pp n/a-n/a (2021) Respirology Case Reports |
| ISSN: | 2051-3380 |
| Popis: | Systemic sclerosis‐associated interstitial lung disease (SSc‐ILD) is a rare disease in the Asian population and might be overlooked in clinical practice. Early diagnosis is crucial to initiate treatment and to prevent disease progression. Chest high‐resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is the modality of choice for diagnosing and assessing this disorder. SSc‐ILD should be included in the list of differential diagnoses of ILD. Familiarity with HRCT findings and thorough clinical examination are crucial for diagnosis and treatment. Systemic sclerosis‐associated interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a rare disease in the Asian population and should be included in the list of differential diagnoses of ILD. |
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