Relationship between MIF and cellular pattern in BAL of patients with sarcoidosis, systemic sclerosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

N. Nikiforakis, A. Fossi, A. Leonini, M. G. Perari, C. Vaggeggini, A. Collodoro, P. Rottoli (Siena, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - From biopsy to treatment of diffuse lung diseases
Session: From biopsy to treatment of diffuse lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2440
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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N. Nikiforakis, A. Fossi, A. Leonini, M. G. Perari, C. Vaggeggini, A. Collodoro, P. Rottoli (Siena, Italy). Relationship between MIF and cellular pattern in BAL of patients with sarcoidosis, systemic sclerosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 2440

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