Pulmonary Emphysema

Enlargement of air spaces distal to the TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES where gas-exchange normally takes place. This is usually due to destruction of the alveolar wall. Pulmonary emphysema can be classified by the location and distribution of the lesions.

Also Known As:

Centriacinar Emphysema; Centrilobular Emphysema; Emphysemas, Pulmonary; Focal Emphysema; Panacinar Emphysema; Panlobular Emphysema; Pulmonary Emphysemas; Centriacinar Emphysemas; Centrilobular Emphysemas; Emphysema, Centriacinar; Emphysema, Centrilobular; Emphysema, Focal; Emphysema, Panacinar; Emphysema, Panlobular; Emphysemas, Centriacinar; Emphysemas, Centrilobular; Emphysemas, Focal; Emphysemas, Panacinar; Emphysemas, Panlobular; Focal Emphysemas; Panacinar Emphysemas; Panlobular Emphysemas; Emphysema, Pulmonary

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Obstructive Lung Diseases: 1731
    - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 40532
      - Pulmonary Emphysema: 1452
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- Pathologic Processes: 10023
  - Disease Attributes: 18
    - Chronic Disease: 25762
      - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 40532
        Pulmonary Emphysema: 1452

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