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Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia in a patient with Sjogren's syndrome.

Authors :
Fasanya A
Gandhi V
DiCarlo C
Thirumala R
Source :
Respiratory medicine case reports [Respir Med Case Rep] 2016 Nov 15; Vol. 20, pp. 28-30. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Nov 15 (Print Publication: 2017).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) is a histological pattern characterized by intra-alveolar fibrin deposition and associated organizing pneumonia. AFOP has been associated with many rheumatologic disorders in the literature but has not been described in association with Sjogren's syndrome. This paper shows a rare association of AFOP with Sjogren's syndrome. Patient's symptoms promptly improved after treatment with steroid.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2213-0071
Volume :
20
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Respiratory medicine case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
27896062
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2016.11.010