Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary embolism in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot and common variable immunodeficiency: is there any link?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the simultaneous occurrence of lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis and pulmonary embolism in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot and common variable immunodeficiency. An explanation based on the pathogenesis of these diseases is proposed to explain this "unfortunate coincidence".
Medical subject headings
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Tetralogy of Fallot