C43 DRUG INDUCED LUNG DISEASE: CASE REPORTS: Anthracosis Of The Lungs: An Important Histologic Feature For The Accurate Diagnosis Of Respiratory Bronchiolitis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

C43 DRUG INDUCED LUNG DISEASE: CASE REPORTS: Anthracosis Of The Lungs: An Important Histologic Feature For The Accurate Diagnosis Of Respiratory Bronchiolitis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

RB associated interstitial lung disease (RBILD) is diagnosed by the presence of histologic features of RB, smoking history, clinical symptoms of cough and dyspnea, evidence of restrictive lung disease on pulmonary function testing, and chest imaging showing patchy ground glass opacities, nodules, an...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors: Daouk, S, Fakih, H, Urbine, D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York American Thoracic Society 01-01-2017
Subjects:
Dyspnea
Lung diseases
Lungs
Medical diagnosis
Medical imaging
Smoking
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Summary:RB associated interstitial lung disease (RBILD) is diagnosed by the presence of histologic features of RB, smoking history, clinical symptoms of cough and dyspnea, evidence of restrictive lung disease on pulmonary function testing, and chest imaging showing patchy ground glass opacities, nodules, and air trapping. Discussion: The presence of significant mediastinal lymphadenopathy and diffuse ground glass nodules in this patient with a significant smoking history prompted transbronchial lung biopsies and EBUS-TBNA of mediastinal lymph nodes.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970