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CA21.2 Centrilobular emphysema

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Centrilobular (centriacinar) emphysema begins in the respiratory bronchioles and spreads peripherally. This form is associated with long-standing cigarette smoking and predominantly involves the upper half of the lungs.

synonyms

• Centrilobular emphysema
• centriacinar emphysema
• lung or pulmonary emphysema, centriacinar
• lung or pulmonary emphysema, centrilobular

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