Pneumotox » Pattern » VII.a - Lymphadenopathy (intrathoracic)

VII.a

Can be hilar and/or mediastinal. Typically detected on imaging. Pathology may reveal granulomatous or reactive changes

Last update : 01/01/1970

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I.c I.d VII.a X.a X.u

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I.b I.c II.b VII.a

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Diagnosing DIRD

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Drug and radiation history

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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

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Careful exlusion of another cause

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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

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Causality assessment