Drug-induced lung diseases: most common reaction patterns and corresponding high-resolution CT manifestations

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2006 Apr;27(2):111-6. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2006.01.001.

Abstract

Drug-induced lung disease is an increasingly common cause of morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is based on clinical history and consistent radiologic findings. Lung biopsy is performed in a small percentage of cases. High-resolution CT may demonstrate parenchymal abnormalities in patients with normal radiographs and provides a better depiction of the pattern and distribution of findings. Knowledge of the most common high-resolution CT manifestations and the corresponding histologic patterns is important for early recognition and proper management of drug-induced lung disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*