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Refined Murine Model of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Published on: June 17, 2025
Successful outcome of pregnancy in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
C P Sharma1, A N Aggarwal, K Vashisht
1Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Abstract:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is typically seen in older individuals. Occurrence of pregnancy in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is uncommon and ends with abortion in case it happens. Here we report a case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis presenting at 38 weeks of pregnancy who successfully delivered a male child without any significant complications. The disease was active at presentation and early postpartum period.
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