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Fibrosis

Fibrosis: Introduction

Fibrosis: A condition marked by increased fibrous tissue that develops between the cells of various organs or tissues. It is a common feature of scleroderma ... more about Fibrosis.

Fibrosis: The formation of fibrous tissue. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Fibrosis is available below.

Symptoms of Fibrosis

• Symptoms can vary considerably depending on the location and extent of the condition as well as the symptoms of the underlying cause.
• Scarring
• Development of excess fibrous connective tissue
• more symptoms...»

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Fibrosis?

• Failure to diagnose Fibrosis
• Hidden causes of Fibrosis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Fibrosis

Fibrosis: Deaths

Read more about Deaths and Fibrosis.

Types of Fibrosis

• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• more types...»

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Causes of Fibrosis

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More information about causes of Fibrosis:

• Fibrosis as a complication caused by other conditions
• Fibrosis as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Fibrosis

Disease Topics Related To Fibrosis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Fibrosis:

• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Skin fibrosis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Mediastinal fibrosis
• Myelofibrosis
• more related diseases...»

Research about Fibrosis

Visit our research pages for current research about Fibrosis treatments.

Clinical Trials for Fibrosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Fibrosis include:

• The INSPIRE Trial: A Study of Interferon Gamma-1b for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Interferon gamma-1b ("Actimmune")
• An Open-Label Study of the Safety of Interferon Gamma-1b in Patients With IPF - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Interferon gamma-1b
• Pirfenidone for the Treatment of Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis/Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF/IPF) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pirfenidone
• Gleevec Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Study - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec)
• Behavioral & Nutritional Treatment to Help CF Preschoolers Grow - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 254 Clinical Trials for Fibrosis

Fibrosis: Broader Related Topics

• Connective tissue conditions
• more types...»

Types of Fibrosis

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User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Fibrosis, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
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• What is the best treatment for this?
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Article Excerpts about Fibrosis

A condition marked by increased fibrous tissue that develops between the cells of various organs or tissues. It is a common feature of scleroderma and some other diseases. Fibrosis causes hardening or stiffening of tissues in the skin, joints, and internal organs. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS)

Definitions of Fibrosis:

Development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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