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