[Diagnosis of lung injury due to amiodarone--contribution of bronchoalveolar lavage].
Based on the authors' own observation of a patient with pulmonary affection during amiodarone treatment, they demonstrate contemporary possibilities of early diagnosis of this potentially serious condition. They emphasize the importance of bronchoalveolar lavage, a non-invasive diagnostic method which provides information on the conditions in the peripheral portions of the lungs. The authors give an account of data in the literature on the pathogenesis of side effects of amiodarone in the lungs and draw attention to the need of systematic pneumological check-up examinations during treatment. If the drug is discontinued in time, all side-effects may recede spontaneously.
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Klinika tuberkulózy a respiracních nemocí Fakultní nemocnice s poliklinikou Olomouc.
Dusek
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Dusková
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Václavík
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Vomácka
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D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
D000638:Amiodarone
Diagnostika poskození plic amiodaronem--prínos bronchoalveolární laváze.