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new term: Centrilobular groundglass opacification on CT #951

Closed lcdaugherty closed 7 years ago

lcdaugherty commented 8 years ago

relates to #914 BRIDGE_PAH_HPO_terms_20160616.xlsx

New term : Centrilobular groundglass opacification on CT New definition: Centrilobular groundglass opacfication is a hazy area of increased attenuation in the lung with preserved bronchial and vascular markings seen on a CT scan. It is a non-specific sign with a wide aetiology including infection, chronic interstitial disease and acute alveolar disease. Suggested Synonyms : Centrilobular groundglass opacification on imaging HPO_ID superclass (parent): Diffuse reticular or finely nodular infiltrations HP:0002207

pnrobinson commented 8 years ago

Look here for references http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11699664 (no access to this article now)

pnrobinson commented 8 years ago

I think there should be a term, groundglass opacification on CT with some children terms.

centrilobular = affecting the central parts of the lobules containing clusters of branching functional and anatomical units of the lung