title: Pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia syndrome in ibuprofen overdose.
abstract: We describe the case of a 45-year-old female who developed pulmonary infiltrates and mild eosinophilia following an overdose of ibuprofen. We believe this was a case of pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia (PIE) syndrome and discuss the relevant literature. Although rare, PIE syndrome should be considered in those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories who develop unexplained pulmonary infiltrates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, North Shore Hospital, Private Bag 93-503, Takapuna, Auckland 0740, New Zealand. simon.young@waitematadhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vogts
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000141:Acidosis, Renal Tubular / Q000139:chemically induced; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D063487:Prescription Drug Misuse; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen