Dyspnea in a patient with Raynaud's phenomenon: the uncovering of interstitial lung disease.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2012

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Pediatric pulmonology

MeSH Headings

Adolescent, Connective Tissue Diseases, Dyspnea, Humans, Lung Diseases, Interstitial, Male, Raynaud Disease

Abstract

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can develop in patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) in the context of progressive multiorgan involvement, but ILD can also be the predominant manifestation of active CTD. A high index of suspicion for CTD in patients presenting with pulmonary disease might facilitate timely, accurate diagnosis and management.

ISSN

1099-0496

First Page

926

Last Page

927

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