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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Löffler syndrome include migratory densities. Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows that can be unilateral or bilateral. Generally, densities are peripheral and present with both interstitial and alveolar pattern (at the same time), they are a few centimeters in diameter, and are transient, migratory, and disappear completely within 2-4 weeks. [[Pleural effusion]]<nowiki/>s is not common in Loeffler syndrome, but there are reports of [[pleural effusion]] in patients with drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia. (nitrofurantoin, valproic acid) | |||
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive | |||
==X Ray== | ==X Ray== | ||
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of Löffler syndrome include: | An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of Löffler syndrome include: | ||
*Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows that can be unilateral or bilateral. | |||
* Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows that can be unilateral or bilateral. | |||
* Generally peripheral densities | * Generally peripheral densities | ||
* Present with both interstitial and alveolar pattern (at the same time). | * Present with both interstitial and alveolar pattern (at the same time). | ||
* Usually a few centimeters in diameter, but larger areas of consolidation are possible | * Usually a few centimeters in diameter, but larger areas of consolidation are possible | ||
* Generally transient, migratory, and disappear completely within 2-4 weeks. | * Generally transient, migratory, and disappear completely within 2-4 weeks. | ||
* [[Pleural effusion]]<nowiki/>s is not common in Loeffler syndrome, but there are reports of [[pleural effusion]] in patients with drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia. (nitrofurantoin, valproic acid) | *<nowiki/>[[Pleural effusion]]<nowiki/>s is not common in Loeffler syndrome, but there are reports of [[pleural effusion]] in patients with drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia. (nitrofurantoin, valproic acid) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Löffler syndrome include migratory densities. Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows that can be unilateral or bilateral. Generally, densities are peripheral and present with both interstitial and alveolar pattern (at the same time), they are a few centimeters in diameter, and are transient, migratory, and disappear completely within 2-4 weeks. Pleural effusions is not common in Loeffler syndrome, but there are reports of pleural effusion in patients with drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia. (nitrofurantoin, valproic acid)
X Ray
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Löffler syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of Löffler syndrome include:
- Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows that can be unilateral or bilateral.
- Generally peripheral densities
- Present with both interstitial and alveolar pattern (at the same time).
- Usually a few centimeters in diameter, but larger areas of consolidation are possible
- Generally transient, migratory, and disappear completely within 2-4 weeks.
- Pleural effusions is not common in Loeffler syndrome, but there are reports of pleural effusion in patients with drug-induced pulmonary eosinophilia. (nitrofurantoin, valproic acid)