A Diagnostic Dilemma of Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia
Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia is a rare lung condition, which has incidence of 6-9 cases per 1000,000 people with onset at age group between 50-60. The pathogenesis of this condition remains unknown. It mimics like pneumonia but has a good outcome with steroid treatment. Early recognition is very...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
| Online Access: | http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/377 |
| Summary: | Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia is a rare lung condition, which has incidence of 6-9 cases per 1000,000 people with onset at age group between 50-60. The pathogenesis of this condition remains unknown. It mimics like pneumonia but has a good outcome with steroid treatment. Early recognition is very important and treatment with steroid therapy can save lives. This case highlights the unusual cause of shortness of breath due to COP and co existing incidental severe AS where we faced a diagnostic dilemma till lung biopsy was performed.
Keywords: Cryptogenic organising pneumonia; Pneumonia. |
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| ISSN: | 0028-2715 1815-672X |