Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
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Synonyms and keywords: Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis; lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis; LIP
Overview
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia is a syndrome secondary to autoimmune and other lymphoproliferative disorders. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia applies to a disorders associated with both, monoclonal or polyclonal gammopathy.[1]
Causes
Possible causes of lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia include
Drugs like
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Physical Examination
HEENT
Abdomen
Extremities
Laboratory Findings
- Arterial blood gases may reveal hypoxemia.
- Respiratory alkalosis may also be present.[2]
- Peripheral lymphocytosis can be observed. [3]
Biopsy
A lung biopsy may also be indicated.[4]
Treatment
Patients presenting with no symptoms, and not affected by the syndrome may not require treatment. However, antibiotics are usually required for bacterial pulmonary infections. Bronchodilators may assist with breathing issues and resolution may occur with the use of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy. However, responses to different treatments are widely varied, and no single first line treatment represents the default treatment for lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia.[5]
References
- ↑ The Pathology of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias Carol Farver, MD
- ↑ Teirstein AS, Rosen MJ. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Clin Chest Med 1988;9:467-471
- ↑ Pitt J. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Pediatr Clin N Am 1991;38:89-95.
- ↑ Strimlan CV, Rosenow EC, Weiland LH, Brown LR. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Review of 13 cases. Ann Intern Med 1978;88:616-621
- ↑ Teirstein AS, Rosen MJ. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Clin Chest Med 1988;9:467-471