High level of serum SP-D with normal range of KL-6 predicts a good prognosis of patients with fibrotic changes on HRCT

S. Hisata, Y. Kimura, S. Ono, M. Kobayashi, T. Nukiwa, M. Ebina (Sendai, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Biomarkers in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Biomarkers in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5664
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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