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Anabolic androgenic steroids

One case was reported in an abstract form (ERS conference 2009 by Quadri et al. abstract #745). See also PMID 34366046.

Last update : 21/07/2022

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment