Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia - Illness Script



PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Unknown trigger, reversible inflammatory/fibroproliferative process. Polypoid fibroblastic aggregates that plug distal airways.

EPIDEMIOLOGY: Rare, 5th-6th decade of life, Males=Females

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS:

 • Acute onset (<2mo); usually misdiagnosed as CAP

 • Symptoms: Cough, dyspnea, fever, malaise, weight loss

DIAGNOSTICS: Clinical diagnosis + path w/ organizing pneumonia. No secondary OP identified (autoimmune, meds, neoplastic)

TREATMENT: High-dose steroids for severe disease. Usually good prognosis if treated.



Dr. Tyler Larsen @TylerLarsenMD



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