A RARE CAUSE OF HEMOPTISYS: IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY HEMOSIDEROSYS (IPH)
Abstract:
We present the case of a 19 years old male with a rare cause of haemoptysis: idiopathic alveoli hemorrage. Classic triade made the diagnosis possible: intermittent haemoptysis, secondary iron deficiency anemia, diffuse alveoli opacity. The thoracothomy with pulmonary biopsy substantiated the diagnosis. Negative immune balance sheet among other performed tests preclude other pathology. The course of the disease was favourable under oral corticotherapy (clinical, hematological and radiological improvement). Also the favourable evolution maintained after the end of the treatment, follow-up period was of 2 ½ years.
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