Fibrobullous disease
Last revised by Francis Deng on 5 May 2020
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Deng F, Hapugoda S, Fibrobullous disease. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56925
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56925
Article created:
29 Nov 2017,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
5 May 2020,
Francis Deng ◉
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Synonyms:
- Fibro-bullous disease
- Fibrobullous changes
Fibrobullous disease is an observational finding where there are bullous spaces interspersed by areas of scarring (fibrosis). In general, there may be an apical predilection. This has been described in association with two arthritides:
References
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- 3. M Hakala, E Kontkanen, O Koivisto. Simultaneous presentation of upper lobe fibrobullous disease and spinal pseudarthrosis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 49 (9): 728. doi:10.1136/ard.49.9.728 - Pubmed