Amiodarone-induced pulmonary mass.
Amiodarone is an effective agent in the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. However, there are numerous side effects associated with this drug, including pulmonary toxicity. This report describes a pulmonary mass that developed in a patient receiving amiodarone and was initially thought to be a lung cancer. Complete resolution occurred after cessation of the drug.
Piccione
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612.
Faber
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Rosenberg
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D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
D000638:Amiodarone