A diagnostic dilemma of cryptogenic organising pneumonia.

Abstract

Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia is a rare lung condition, which has incidence of 6-9 cases per 1,000,000 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.

• Authors: K Gurung
• Journal: JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association (JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc) 2012 Oct-Dec Vol. 52 Issue 188 Pg. 188-91 ISSN: 0028-2715 [Print] Nepal
• PMID: 23591251 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Aortic Valve Stenosis (epidemiology)
• Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (complications, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, epidemiology)
• Dyspnea (etiology)
• Humans
• Pulmonary Alveoli (pathology)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed