Case Report: Lung transplantation for rare anti-MDA5–positive rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease: two cases and a narrative review
DM) with RP-ILD, our observations-together with prior reports-support lung transplantation, with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge when necessary, as a promising and reliable therapeutic strategy. Lung transplantation may offer definitive treatment in carefully selected patients, underscoring its important clinical value.
Authors
- Qing Zhang
- Yang Li
- Xiao-dong Li
Institutions
- Jilin University (CN)
- First Hospital of Jilin University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1817318
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00