Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

ICD-10 Code J84.117

Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

Definition

A rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonia characterized by accumulation of macrophages in alveolar spaces and interstitial inflammation. It usually occurs in smokers. Some patients develop progressive interstitial lung fibrosis.

Also known as desquamative interstitial pneumonia, RBILD, respiratory bronchiolitis interstitial lung disease — 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