Cocaine abuse induced diffuse alveolar haemorrhage: a rare entity

Cocaine abuse induced diffuse alveolar haemorrhage: a rare entity

Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) is characterised by diffuse pulmonary opacities, respiratory failure, a falling haemoglobin level along with presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages on bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Finding the underlying aetiology of DAH can be challenging but of importance as t...

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Main Authors: Manas Mengar, Nitesh Gupta, Shibdas Chakrabarti, Vipin Aggarwal, Kalindi Shah, Pranav Ish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
rare
cocaine
DAH
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1191

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