Bleomycin Induced Pneumonitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: GUJARAT CANCER SOCIETY RESEARCH JOURNAL - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
This case report describes presentation and management of Bleomycin induced Pneumonitis. A 60 year old male patient, who was taking chemotherapy including bleomycin for treatment of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, presented with complaint of exertional dyspnoea and dry cough. Patient had tachypnoea, tachycardia and fine crackles in both lung fields. Here we describe importance of early identification and treatment of Bleomycin induced Pneumonitis.
Authors and Affiliations
Kalpesh Prajapati, Sonia Parikh, Harsha Panchal, Shilin Shukla, Asha Anand, Apurva Patel, Sandip Shah, Jigar Patel
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