| Literature DB >> 27614108 |
Kam Yu Chiu1, Jian Guo Li1, Ying Ying Gu2.
Abstract
Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) is an uncommon variant of acute lung injury. Here, we report a patient with AFOP and a previously unreported condition, pneumothorax. After our experience with this case, we suggest that exposure to birds may be associated with AFOP; pneumothorax can develop in patients with AFOP; and glucocorticoids are very effective for treating AFOP.Entities:
Keywords: acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP); avian exposure; case report; fibrin ball; glucocorticoid; lung biopsy; pneumothorax
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27614108 DOI: 10.1111/crj.12553
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Respir J ISSN: 1752-6981 Impact factor: 2.570