Citation: Zheng, Z., Peng, F., Zhou, Y. (2024). Biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Current insight and future direction Biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Current insight and future direction. Chinese Medical Journal Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101009 Abstract Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) are known tohave poor outcomes but detailed examinations […]
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The similarities and differences between pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
AbstractThe idiopathic form of pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is categorized as a rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonia in the current classification. The majority of PPFE cases are idiopathic, but many predisposing factors or comorbidities have been reported. Although histological PPFE is predominantly located in the upper lobes, which are less often affected by fibrosis in patients with […]