File:Amiodarone-induced pulmonary fibrosis (Radiopaedia 82355-96460 Axial lung window 6).jpg

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  • Radiopaedia case ID: 82355
  • Image ID: 53537204
  • Image stack position: 6/72
  • Plane projection: Axial
  • Aux modality: lung window
  • Study findings: Bilateral, predominantly subpleural, bibasal reticulation with moderate traction bronchiectasis, and small ground glass opacities. Findings are suggestive of usual interstitial pneumonia. The amiodarone therapy was subsequently discontinued and steroid medication was initiated, followed by gradual clinical improvement over the following weeks. Note: the number of slices has been reduced.
  • Modality: CT
  • System: Chest
  • Findings: Bilateral coarse, patchy reticulation with a marked basal and peripheral predominance. Novel when compared to prior radiograph. Atypical pneumonia or interstitial process suggested.
Date Published: 24th Sep 2020
Source https://radiopaedia.org/cases/amiodarone-induced-pulmonary-fibrosis-1
Author Balint Botz
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