A neoplastic disease in which the alveoli and distal bronchi are filled with mucus and mucus-secreting columnar epithelial cells. It is characterized by abundant, extremely tenacious sputum, chills, fever, cough, dyspnea, and pleuritic pain. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Synonyms: Adenomatosis, Pulmonary, Pulmonary Adenomatosis, Pulmonary Adenomatoses, Adenomatoses, Pulmonary
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D018255
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