Amiodarone-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Discussion:

Peripheral air-space opacities and subpleural fibrosis are typical consequences of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity, but the radiographic appearance alone is unfortunately far from pathognomonic. Both the progression of the disease and recovery following the discontinuation of the drug and initiation of non-specific anti-inflammatory therapy can be rapid. 

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