Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia: clinical study, analysis of BAL, tryptase assay

E. Bargagli, C. Bigliazzi, G. M. Perari, A. Leonini, C. Vagaggini, P. Rottoli (Siena, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session: Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1153

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