NCIt related terms : Lymphocytic interst. pneumonitis;
NCIt definition : Interstitial pneumonia characterized by the presence of bibasilar pulmonary interstitial
infiltrates composed of lymphocytes and plasma cells. It may be associated with autoimmune
and lymphoproliferative disorders. Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, and dyspnea.
Symptomatic patients may require immunosuppressive treatment.;