RADIATION INDUCED BRONCIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA (BOOP) SYNDROME AFTER RADIOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER

Radiation-induced bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia (BOOP) is a lung disease which is pathologically characterized by the presence of granulation tissue polyps within respiratory bronchioles and alveoler ducts and patchy areas of organizing pneumonia. Etiologic factors include infection,...

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Main Authors: Gül Alço, Maktav Dinçer, Turhan Ece, Şefik İğdem, Sait Okkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2009-07-01
Series:European Journal of Breast Health
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Online Access: http://www.eurjbreasthealth.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/radaton-nduced-broncolts-oblterans-organzng-pneumo/42560

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