A Diagnostic Dilemma of Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia

Authors

  • K Gurung Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone General Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.377

Abstract

Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia is a rare lung condition, which has incidence of 6-9 cases per 1000,000 people with onset at age group between 50-60. The pathogenesis of this condition remains unknown. It mimics like pneumonia but has a good outcome with steroid treatment. Early recognition is very important and treatment with steroid therapy can save lives. This case highlights the unusual cause of shortness of breath due to COP and co existing incidental severe AS where we faced a diagnostic dilemma till lung biopsy was performed.

Keywords: Cryptogenic organising pneumonia; Pneumonia.

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Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

Gurung, K. (2012). A Diagnostic Dilemma of Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(188). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.377

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 188 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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