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Acute eosinophilic pneumonia associated with shock.

V L Buddharaju1, J L Saraceno, J M Rosen

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Albany Medical College, NY, USA.

Critical Care Medicine
|October 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare instance of acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) causing hemodynamic instability. Prompt corticosteroid treatment led to the resolution of shock and respiratory failure in this patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) is a distinct clinical entity characterized by acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
  • AEP typically presents with a rapid response to corticosteroid therapy.
  • Eosinophil predominance in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung biopsy is a hallmark of AEP.

Observation:

  • This report describes an unusual case of AEP in a patient admitted to a tertiary care intensive care unit.
  • The patient presented with hemodynamic instability, specifically distributive shock, alongside respiratory failure.
  • This presentation is notable as distributive shock has not been previously reported as a feature of AEP.

Findings:

  • The patient received intravenous corticosteroids as an intervention.

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  • Treatment resulted in the resolution of both distributive shock and respiratory failure.
  • This outcome highlights the effectiveness of corticosteroids in managing AEP, even in complex presentations.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of AEP to include hemodynamic instability.
    • It underscores the importance of considering AEP in patients with acute respiratory failure and shock.
    • Early recognition and corticosteroid treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in AEP.