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childhood bronchiolitis obliterans
Tuesday 3 May 2005
Definition: Childhood bronchiolitis obliterans (CBO) is an infrequent, severe disorder characterized by persistent obstructive respiratory symptoms after an acute episode of bronchiolitis.
Etiology
viral infections
- adenovirus
Synopsis
constrictive bronchiolitis
- bronchiolar chronic inflammation
- bronchiolar fibrosis
References
Mauad T, van Schadewijk A, Schrumpf J, Hack CE, Fernezlian S, Garippo AL, Ejzenberg B, Hiemstra PS, Rabe KF, Dolhnikoff M; Sao Paulo BO Study Group. Lymphocytic inflammation in childhood bronchiolitis obliterans. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004 Sep;38(3):233-9. PMID: 15274103
