ADVERSE EFFECT OF LOW DOSE AMIODARONE MIMICKING PULMONARY MALIGNANCY

Authors

  • Thsiao Ching Cheng
  • JAO HSIEN WANG
  • MING LONG WANG
  • MING TSE SUNG
  • SHOA LIN LIN
  • TAHIR TAK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v42i1-2.28

Keywords:

Amiodarone, Anti-arrhythmic agent, Pneumonia, Respiratory failure, Pulmonary mimicry.

Abstract

A 74 year-old woman had history of persistent cough for approximately one week. The chest radiography and
computed tomography images disclosed features mimicking lung cancer, which included a big solitary
consolidation and hilar lymphoadenopathy. She received low dose amiodarone (200 mg/day) for treatment of
atrial fibrillation for more than 2.5 years. The tumor-like presentations did not disappear until
discontinuation of amiodarone therapy. The association of low dose amiodarone causing tumor-like findings
on radiography is unique. Once amiodarone induced tumor like changes have been diagnosed, the
therapeutic options are limited but in most cases reversible, if diagnosed early. The history of an unusual
case with amiodarone induced pulmonary abnormality is reported and relevant literature reviewed.

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Cheng TC, WANG JH, WANG ML, SUNG MT, LIN SL, TAK T. ADVERSE EFFECT OF LOW DOSE AMIODARONE MIMICKING PULMONARY MALIGNANCY. Pak Heart J [Internet]. 2012May7 [cited 2024Nov.24];42(1-2). Available from: https://pakheartjournal1.pcs.org.pk/index.php/pk/article/view/28

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1-2 (2009): Pakistan Heart Journal

Section

Case Reports

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