Cocaine-induced fatal acute eosinophilic pneumonia: a case report.

Concepts

MedicineClinical SciencesInternal MedicinePulmonologySubstance Use DisordersAcute Lung InjuryAcute Respiratory DistressAcute Respiratory Distress SyndromeEosinophilic DisordersRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory Distress SyndromeCocaine ToxicityEosinophilic Lung InflammationEosinophilic PneumoniaHistologic Examination

Abstract

We present a case of fatal acute eosinophilic pneumonia clinically simulating acute respiratory distress syndrome in a 32-year-old man. Clinical, radiographic, and histologic features of this entity are discussed along with a review of the literature.

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