Main risk is bland alveolar hemorrhage. DAH may mimic pulmonary edema on imaging. Risk increases with left ventricular failure and concomitant anticoagulation. Diagnosis is by BAL. Prompt drug withdrawal is indicated
Last update : 21/04/2013
III - Pulmonary/alveolar./airway hemorrhage/bleeding
V - Pleural and/or pericardial involvement
X - Systemic/Distant conditions, syndromes and reactions