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"thick-walled cystic lesions have been described in CPFE, reflecting emphysema dilated by admixed fibrosis (often lower lobe predominant) ¹⁷. However, the specificity thereof for CPFE is still being discussed."

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"Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) as a distinct condition is first thought to have been termed by V Cottin et al. in 2005 ^4,13 ."

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"Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema typically occurs in male smokers ³. It is estimated to represent between 5-10% of cases of diffuse interstitial lung disease."

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"Patients are at risk of acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease (e.g., when receiving chemo therapy or surgery), however, the prevalence compared to IPF is varying ¹⁶."

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