Fatal, gold-induced pneumonitis

We report in detail an experience with irreversible interstitial pneumonitis developed during gold sodium thiomalate therapy. Factors that could influence the unfavourable course of this adverse, usually reversible pharmacological reaction, are analysed, and the importance of early recognition and p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Rheumatology international 2003-07, Vol.23 (4), p.207-210
Hauptverfasser:	SOLER, M. Jose, BARROSO, Encarnacion, ARANDA, F. Ignacio, ALONSO, Sergio, ROMERO, Santiago
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Antirheumatic Agents - adverse effects Arthritis, Rheumatoid - drug therapy Biological and medical sciences Fatal Outcome Female Gold Sodium Thiomalate - adverse effects Humans Lung Diseases, Interstitial - chemically induced Medical sciences
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Zusammenfassung:	We report in detail an experience with irreversible interstitial pneumonitis developed during gold sodium thiomalate therapy. Factors that could influence the unfavourable course of this adverse, usually reversible pharmacological reaction, are analysed, and the importance of early recognition and prompt discontinuation of the drug is emphasised.
ISSN:	0172-8172 1437-160X
DOI:	10.1007/s00296-003-0293-4