Drug-induced pleural disease

Clin Chest Med. 1998 Jun;19(2):331-40. doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70080-0.

Abstract

Drug-induced pleural disease in the form of pleural fibrosis or pleural effusions is a common but frequently overlooked toxic or allergic manifestation of usage of a particular class of drugs. A detailed history of drug intake will often unveil the cause for the pleural pathology. Discontinuation of the drug with or without the addition of steroid therapy may be helpful.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / chemically induced
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Pleura / drug effects
  • Pleura / pathology
  • Pleural Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / chemically induced
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Sclerosis