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Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023

Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, Idiopathic

For further information, see CMDT Part 9-28: Alveolar Hemorrhage Syndromes

Key Features

Recurrent pulmonary hemorrhage
Usually in children or young adults
Frequently associated with celiac disease
Multiple episodes can result in interstitial fibrosis and respiratory failure

Clinical Findings

Hemoptysis, recurrent
Dyspnea
Alveolar opacities on chest radiograph
Anemia, often iron deficient

Diagnosis

Exclusion of other causes of alveolar hemorrhage
Hemoptysis, dyspnea, cough
Chest radiograph opacities
Iron deficiency anemia
Hemosiderin-laden macrophages on bronchoalveolar lavage and lung biopsy specimens

Treatment

Corticosteroids may be useful for acute episodes

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