CA21.1
Panlobular emphysema
Enfisema panlobular
CategoryDefinition
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