Nodular bleomycin toxicity

Am J Clin Pathol. 1989 Jul;92(1):101-4. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/92.1.101.

Abstract

Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, a well-known toxic effect of bleomycin therapy, usually presents radiographically as diffuse reticularity. The authors report an unusual case of biopsy-proven bleomycin toxicity that presented as pulmonary nodules mimicking metastatic tumor. The histologic findings resembled those seen in the diffuse form of toxicity but notably also included foci of bronchiolitis obliterans.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bleomycin / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / pathology
  • Male
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Bleomycin