Open AccessDiffuse pulmonary hemorrhage: clinical, pathologic, and imaging features.
Author(s) -
Steven L. Primack,
Russell L. Miller,
Néstor L. Müller
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.164.2.7839958
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary hemorrhage , radiology , diffuse alveolar hemorrhage , pathology , lung
Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage (DPH) is a syndrome characterized by the presence of widespread hemorrhage from the pulmonary microvasculature leading to hemoptysis, iron deficiency anemia, and a chest radiography showing bilateral airspace consolidation. Diagnostic imaging consists primarily of chest radiography, but CT and MR imaging may be helpful in selected cases. There are many causes of DPH, and the differential diagnosis and diagnostic approach depend on whether the patient is immunocompetent or immunocompromised. This review summarizes the clinical, pathologic, and imaging features of DPH and the treatment of its more common causes.