A case of erythema nodosum leprosum reaction with diffuse alveolar haemorrhage, successfully treated by pulsed methylprednisolone.
ary We present a case of erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) reaction with dse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) in a patient who completely recovered with pulsed methylprednisolone. Our case illustrates that ENL could be a predisposing factor for DAH and a high dose of corticosteroid plays an important role in successfully treating such a patient.
Nakwan
Narongwit
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Department of Medicine, Hat Yai Medical Education Center, Hat Yai Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand. naronak@hotmail.com
Thaichinda
Sunisa
S
Nakwan
Narongsak
N
D000293:Adolescent; D001706:Biopsy; D004893:Erythema Nodosum / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007917:Leprostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015440:Leprosy, Lepromatous / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000473:pathology*
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007917:Leprostatic Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone