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1 online resource |
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Preface; References; Contents; Part I: Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathogenesis; Chapter 1: Definition of IPF; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT 2011 Revised Diagnostic Criteria [5]; 1.3 Clinical Application and Key Problems; 1.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Epidemiology and Risk Factors of IPF; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Incidence and Prevalence; 2.2.1 In the USA; 2.2.2 In Europe; 2.2.3 In Japan; 2.3 Potential Risk Factors; 2.3.1 Smoking; 2.3.2 Inhalational Exposures; 2.3.3 Viral Infection; 2.3.4 Herpesviruses; 2.3.5 Hepatitis C Virus; 2.3.6 Gastroesophageal Reflux |
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2.3.7 Diabetes Mellitus2.4 Genetic Factors; 2.4.1 Familial Interstitial Pneumonia (FIP); 2.4.2 ELMOD2; 2.4.3 Surfactant Protein; 2.4.4 Telomerase; 2.4.5 MUC5B; 2.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Acute Exacerbation of IPF; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Definition; 3.3 Pathophysiology; 3.4 Trigger Factors; 3.5 Epidemiology; 3.6 Histopathology; 3.7 Radiological Assessment; 3.8 Laboratory Tests and Biomarkers; 3.9 Pharmacological Treatments; 3.10 Therapy with Polymyxin B-Immobilized Fiber Column; 3.11 Prevention; 3.12 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Pathogenesis of IPF |
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4.1 Hypothesis of the Molecular Pathogenesis of IPF: From Inflammation to Epithelial Injury4.2 Epithelial Injury and Genetic Background; 4.3 Biological Alteration in Injured AEC in IPF; 4.4 Critical Roles of Growth Factors in the Progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis; 4.4.1 PDGF and PDGF Receptors; 4.4.2 FGF and FGF Receptors; 4.4.3 VEGF and VEGF Receptors; 4.4.4 TGF-beta and TGF-beta Receptors; 4.4.5 Origin of Lung Fibroblasts and Their Contribution to Pulmonary Fibrosis; 4.4.6 Loss of Alveolar Epithelial Integrity and Pulmonary Fibrosis; 4.4.7 Resolution of ECM and Fibrosis; 4.4.8 Conclusions |
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5.7 Relation Between HRCT Findings and Biomarkers5.8 Mechanism and Significance for Dissociation Among Serum Biomarker Levels; 5.9 Biomarkers for IPF Other Than SP-A, SP-D, and KL-6; 5.10 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: High-Resolution Computed Tomography of Honeycombing and IPF/UIP; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Honeycomb Lung (Honeycombing); 6.2.1 Definition of Honeycomb Lung; 6.2.2 Disagreement Among Radiologists in Judging Honeycomb Lung; 6.3 Imaging Findings of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/Usual Interstitial Pneumonia; 6.3.1 Pathologic Criteria of IPF/UIP; 6.3.2 HRCT Criteria of IPF/UIP |
| Summary |
From epidemiology and pathogenesis to disease management, this book reviews our current understanding of and provides up-to-date information of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). A subtype of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias (IIP), IPF is one of the most elusive and intractable respiratory disease to date and its triggering factors remain unclear. However, new developments such as serum markers that are highly specific to IPF (i.e. KL-6, SP-A, and SP-D), the establishment of systematic diagnostic imaging (HRCT) and accumulated reports of treatment using an antifibrotic agent (pirfenidone) are slowly improving our understanding of the disease. Edited by an established authority in the field and written by experts, this book will be valuable to not only to beginning learners but also to physicians, instructors and researchers whose work involves IIPs. With each chapter exploring critical questions, with unresolved issues and future prospects, the book offers a valuable resource for understanding issues such as the newly proposed entity of interstitial pneumonia with emphysema (combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: CPFE) and the mechanism of how so many IIP sufferers develop lung cancer |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 2, 2015) |
| Subject |
Pulmonary fibrosis.
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Pulmonary fibrosis
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Nakamura, Hiroyuki, editor
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Aoshiba, Kazutetsu, editor
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| ISBN |
9784431555827 |
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443155582X |
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