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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
The idiopathic interstitial ... unknown cause and ... listed in the table ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #Idiopathic #Interstitial
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Overview: • Idiopathic ... pneumonia • formerly BOOP ... , cavities • HRCT ... #pulmonary #ILD ... #diagnosis #management
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... lobar pneumonia caused ... When it is idiopathic ... BOOP - Bronchiolitis ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
cytokines (TNFa,lL1, IL6 ... Auto-amplification loop ... Infections+++: Virus ... PTLD), allogeneic HSCT ... #management #treatment
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
pneumonitis Diagnosis ... Exclude other causes ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... confirmatory findings on HRCT ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
LV dilation • Idiopathic ... exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD