Thalidomide induced interstitial pneumonitis
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Weerakkody Y, Hacking C, Luong D, Thalidomide induced interstitial pneumonitis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-73674
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Craig Hacking had the following disclosures:
- Philips Australia, Paid speaker at Philips Spectral CT events (ongoing)
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- Thalidomide-induced pneumonitis
- Thalidomide induced reversible interstitial pneumonitis
Thalidomide-induced pneumonitis is a rare form of drug-induced lung disease. It could be suspected in patients who develop dyspnea, cough, and fever after taking thalidomide, without a definite cause, with chest radiographs +/- CT shows supportive findings. Many publications suggest this is reversible.
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