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Pulmonary eosinophilia

G A Bain1, C D Flower

  • 1Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

European Journal of Radiology
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Pulmonary eosinophilias involve lung infiltrates with eosinophils, often seen with blood eosinophilia. Causes range from infections and toxins to unknown conditions, with characteristic imaging findings.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Pathology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pulmonary eosinophilias are a group of lung disorders characterized by eosinophilic infiltrates.
  • These conditions are often associated with elevated eosinophil counts in the blood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse causes and presentations of pulmonary eosinophilias.
  • To highlight the role of imaging in diagnosing these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of known causes including fungi (e.g., Aspergillus fumigatus), parasites, toxins, and drugs.
  • Discussion of idiopathic conditions such as Löffler's syndrome, eosinophilic pneumonia, hypereosinophilic syndrome, bronchocentric granulomatosis, and vasculitis-associated eosinophilia.
  • Emphasis on characteristic chest radiographic findings and the utility of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT).

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Main Results:

  • Pulmonary eosinophilias present with diverse etiologies, both known and unknown.
  • Imaging, particularly chest radiography and HRCT, plays a crucial role in diagnosis.
  • Characteristic radiographic patterns aid in identifying these conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Pulmonary eosinophilias encompass a broad spectrum of diseases.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on integrating clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings.
  • HRCT provides valuable supplementary information for selected cases.