Gold-induced lung disease.
A 70-year-old female with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis developed interstitial pneumonitis while on chrysotherapy. The reversibility of lung disease and favourable response to steroid treatment support the diagnosis of gold-induced lung disease and distinguish this entity from other forms of interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The relevant literature related to gold-induced lung disease is briefly reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D006051:Aurothioglucose / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006046:Gold / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D006051:Aurothioglucose; D006046:Gold