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Radiology of immunologic diseases of the lung.

J Thorac Imaging. 1988 Apr;3(2):21-39. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/88200411
Rubin SA; Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch,; Galveston 77550.

Abstract: In the last two decades research in immunology has greatly expanded our knowledge of this important medical specialty. Many diseases of previously unknown etiology are now much better understood. This review emphasizes the basics of immunology in order to assist the reader in understanding the mechanisms that cause immunologic lung disease. The radiologic appearance of these diseases is discussed.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/RADIOGRAPHY Human Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes/RADIOGRAPHY Lung Diseases/*IMMUNOLOGY/RADIOGRAPHY Respiratory Hypersensitivity/RADIOGRAPHY JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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