Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis in an adult.
We report a very, rare case of idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis (IPH) occurring in a 68 yr old patient. Following alveolar haemorrhage onset, the diagnosis was obtained by a process of elimination, after clinical, endoscopic, cytohistological and laboratory investigations. The immunoglobulin G directed against myeloperoxidase antigen (C-ANCA), which was detected, can be regarded as indicative of an occult vasculitis to be followed up. Current therapy and perspectives for idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis patients are discussed herein.
Carbone
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Dept of Bronchology, Regional Hospital, Aosta, Italy.
Dessanti
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Sblendorio
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D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000737:chemistry; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006486:Hemosiderosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D010784:Photomicrography; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014148:Tranexamic Acid