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Identifying Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Based on Computed Tomography Evidence of Emphysema
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is most commonly caused by smoking tobacco or cigarettes. However, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is the only genetic disorder known to cause COPD and these patients often present with emphysema earlier in life and with more severe dis...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Cureus
2019
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6438683/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30956923 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3971 |