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Panlobular emphysema

Enfisema panlobular

Category

Definition

Panlobular (panacinar) emphysema destroys the entire alveolus uniformly and is predominant in the lower half of the lungs. Panlobular emphysema generally is observed in patients with homozygous alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency.

Inclusions

  • Panacinar emphysema

Index Terms

Panlobular emphysemaPanacinar emphysema