Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

ICD-10 Code J84.2

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Definition

Interstitial pneumonia characterized by the presence of bibasilar pulmonary interstitial infiltrates composed of lymphocytes and plasma cells. It may be associated with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders. Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, and dyspnea. Symptomatic patients may require immunosuppressive treatment.

Also known as diffuse hyperplasia of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue, lymphocytic interst. pneumonitis, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis, lymphoid interstitial pneumonia — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0