Relationship Between Abnormalities on High-Resolution Computerized Tomography, Pulmonary Function, and Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Progressive Systemic Sclerosis.

Gülfidan Çakmak, Tuba Selçuk Can, Şule Gundogdu, Canan Akman, Hande İkitimur, Benan Müsellim, Gül Öngen

PubMed · 2016 · 10 citations · 0 references

Abstract

This study showed a strong correlation between the extent of x-ray abnormalities and FVC, RV, and DLCO, as well as an increase in the percentage of BAL fluid neutrophils in patients with SSc-PI.