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Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are heterogeneous group of nonmalignant diffuse lung diseases. Idiopathic means due to unknown cause, and interstitial pneumonias refers to the involvement of the lung parenchyma; the combination of inflammation and fibrosis is observed, contrary to the intra-alveolar processes seen for instance in bacterial pneumonias. Apart from the involvement of the interstitium, IIPs also affect the alveolar spaces, bronchioles, blood vessels, and sometimes the larger vessels. This group of diseases does not involve the COPD, bronchiolitis, pulmonary hypertension, or granulomatous diseases, diseases due to known causes, nor some “orphan” diseases.
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(2006). Introduction to Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias. In: Clinical Atlas of Interstitial Lung Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-326-0_5
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