@article{JTD4422,
author = {Jun Hyeok Lim and Hae-Seong Nam and Hun Jung Kim and Chang-Hwan Choi and In-Suh Park and Jae Hwa Cho and Jeong-Seon Ryu and Seung Min Kwak and Hong Lyeol Lee},
title = {Migratory eosinophilic alveolitis caused by radiation therapy},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {7},
number = {5},
year = {2015},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Although radiation pneumonitis is usually confined to irradiated areas, some studies have reported that radiation-induced lymphocytic alveolitis can also spread to the non-irradiated lung. However, there have been few reports of radiation-induced eosinophilic alveolitis. We report the case of a 27-year-old female with radiation pneumonitis, occurring 4 months after radiation therapy for cancer of the left breast. Clinical and radiological relapse followed withdrawal of corticosteroids. Examination of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in patchy airspace consolidations revealed increased eosinophil counts. Finally, clinical and radiological signs resolved rapidly after reintroduction of corticosteroids. Eosinophilic alveolitis may be promoted by radiation therapy. In the present case report, possible mechanisms for radiation-induced eosinophilic alveolitis are also reviewed.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/4422}
}