• For more information on ILD: pulmonaryfibrosisdoc.org
  
  

  Posted 07/11/17 09:16:09 AM by Emily Miller

• Ground Glass Opacities: lungs are hazy but through which you can see lung structures.  Compared to consolidation, where you can't see any lung structures.  DDx for GGOs: Fluid, inflammation - infection (Pneumonia) or noninfectious (ILD)
  
  

  Posted 07/11/17 09:17:06 AM by Emily Miller

• Idiopathic Pneumonia Syndrome seen after BEAM consolidation chemo prior to stem cell transplant.  Inc reased risk with higher doses of BCNU (Carmustine) or prior mediastinal radiation.  Treatment is supportive + Steroids.
  
  

  Posted 07/11/17 09:19:34 AM by Emily Miller

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