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Rapidly-progressive bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia
S J Husain1, M Irfan, A S Zubairi
1Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, PO Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800, Pakistan. javed.husain@aku.edu
Singapore Medical Journal
|June 8, 2004
Summary
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a treatable lung condition. A rapid-onset case in a 76-year-old woman responded well to high-dose steroid therapy.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
Background:
- Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a clinicopathological syndrome.
- It typically presents with an indolent, flu-like illness, cough, dyspnea, and fever.
- BOOP generally shows a good response to steroid treatment.
Observation:
- A 76-year-old woman presented with a rapid three-day history of symptoms.
- Her condition progressed quickly, leading to respiratory failure.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with high-dose steroids.
- This case highlights a rapid progression of BOOP.
Implications:
- High-dose steroids can be effective in rapidly progressing cases of BOOP.
- This underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for BOOP.
- Further research into BOOP's varied clinical presentations is warranted.