Enlargement of air spaces distal to the TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES where gas-exchange normally takes place. This is usually due to destruction of the alveolar wall. Pulmonary emphysema can be classified by the location and distribution of the lesions.
Also Known As:
Centriacinar Emphysema; Centrilobular Emphysema; Emphysemas, Pulmonary; Focal Emphysema; Panacinar Emphysema; Panlobular Emphysema; Pulmonary Emphysemas; Centriacinar Emphysemas; Centrilobular Emphysemas; Emphysema, Centriacinar; Emphysema, Centrilobular; Emphysema, Focal; Emphysema, Panacinar; Emphysema, Panlobular; Emphysemas, Centriacinar; Emphysemas, Centrilobular; Emphysemas, Focal; Emphysemas, Panacinar; Emphysemas, Panlobular; Focal Emphysemas; Panacinar Emphysemas; Panlobular Emphysemas; Emphysema, Pulmonary