Fibrosis
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'''Fibrosis''' is the formation or development of excess fibrous [[connective tissue]] in an organ or tissue as a reparative or reactive process, as opposed to a formation of [[fibrous tissue]] as a normal constituent of an organ or tissue. <ref>{{Dorlands|f_06|12363410}}</ref>
The term is also sometimes used to describe a normal healing process<ref>http://dermnetnz.org/pathology/pathology-glossary.html</ref>, but this usage is less common.
==Types==
*[[Cystic fibrosis]] of the [[pancreas]] and [[lung]]s
*[[Injection fibrosis]], which can occur as a complication of [[Intramuscular Injection|intramuscular injections]], especially in children
*[[Endomyocardial fibrosis]]
*[[Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis]] of the [[lung]]
*[[Mediastinal fibrosis]]
*[[Myleofibrosis]]
*[[Retroperitoneal fibrosis]]
*[[Progressive massive fibrosis]], a complication of coal workers' [[pneumoconiosis]]
*[[Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis]]
==Associated conditions==
*[[Cirrhosis]] can result from fibrosis of the [[liver]]
*[[Diffuse parenchymal lung disease]]
*[[Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome]]
*[[Tuberculosis]] (TB) can cause fibrosis of the [[lung]]s
*[[Sickle-cell anemia]] may cause enlargement and ultimately fibrosis of the [[spleen]].
*[[Rheumatoid arthritis]]
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