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. 2014;74(2):158-65.

Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease: a review

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Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease: a review

Deborah Assayag et al. Medicina (B Aires). 2014.
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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common inflammatory disease affecting about 1% of the population. Interstitial lung disease is a serious and frequent complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is characterized by several histopathologic subtypes. This article reviews the proposed pathogenesis and risk factors for RA-ILD. We also outline the important steps involved in the work-up of RA-ILD and review the evidence for treatment and prognosis.

Keywords: interstitial lung disease; pathogenesis; rheumatoid arthritis; risk factors.

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