The prognostic significance of fibroblastic foci in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

C. Triantafillidou, E. Manali, C. Magkou, C. Sotiropoulou, L. Kolilekas, K. Kagouridis, D. Rontogianni, S. Papiris (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pathogenesis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Pathogenesis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4183
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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