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lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia

Medical Definition

Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis is a benign lymphoproliferative disorder of the lung that is characterized by the presence of a dense, predominantly lymphocytic interstitial infiltrate (lymphocytes, plasma cells, other elements of the lymphoreticular system) that expands the alveolar septa. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199, pmid:32040879]

Wikipedia Summary

Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP) is a syndrome secondary to autoimmune and other lymphoproliferative disorders. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath...
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
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J84.2Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

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