A Case of Rapidly Progressive Dyspnea and Diffuse Pulmonary Lesions.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 55-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with fever, cough, and progressive dyspnea for 3 days. Chest CT scan showed diffuse pulmonary lesions, and arterial blood gas analysis showed a Pao<sub>2</sub> of 56 mm Hg on room air. Consequently, she was transferred to the respiratory ICU because of rapidly progressing respiratory failure. Her medical history indicated a 20-year history of psoriasis. She initiated treatment with ixekizumab (an interleukin-17 inhibitor) 3 months ago. A chest radiograph before ixekizumab treatment showed no abnormalities. After administration of ixekizumab therapy, her skin lesions demonstrated significant improvement. She denied any history of tobacco use or chronic lung disease.
Medical subject headings
- Dyspnea