Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
| Definition: |
An angiocentric and angiodestructive lymphoreticular proliferative disorder primarily involving the lungs. Histologically it simulates malignant lymphoma and in some cases may progress to lymphoma. |
| Notes: |
if non-neopl, coord IM with precoord organ/dis term (IM); if neopl, coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Granuloma (1966-1979),Lung Diseases (1966-1979),Lymphoma (1966-1979) |
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Definitions and Terms
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