Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with pleural effusion

Neth J Med. 1999 May;54(5):191-6. doi: 10.1016/s0300-2977(99)00028-5.

Abstract

The case history of a 77-year-old lady with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is presented. The diagnosis was difficult due to the simultaneous presence of a pleural effusion and congestive heart failure. Radiological findings and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Captopril / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Furosemide / therapeutic use
  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Pleural Effusion / cytology
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / complications
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / diagnosis*
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / drug therapy*
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Furosemide
  • Captopril
  • Prednisone