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KMID : 0371620090240010049
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Journal of Wonkwang Medical Science
2009 Volume.24 No. 1 p.49 ~ p.53
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A case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage presented with the gastrointestinal symptoms
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Baik Ki-Hwan
Keum Seung-Woon
Oh Yeon-Kyun
Kim Jong-Duck
Yu Seung-Taek
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Abstract
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Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage(DAH) is a potentially fatal condition. DAH may occur independently or in junction with other systemic disorders. Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis(IPH) is referred to as an isolated DAH without any identifiable causation or associated systemic diseases. DAH may be associated with or without histopathologic evidence of pulmonary capillaritis(PC). PC is small-vessel vasculitis, which remains poorly understood. We have reported a case of the pulmonary hemorrhage. The infant did not have any respiratory symptoms and demonstrated only abdominal distension; however, during abdominal computed tomography(CT) examination with enhancement, she developed abrupt diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage and deterioration of her mental functions. After admission for 15 days, symptomatic improvement was shown and she was discharged. Therefore, we have reported a case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage associated with gastrointestinal symptoms.
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KEYWORD
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Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, Pulmonary capillaritis, Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis
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