A newly recognized syndrome--radiation-related bronchiolitis obliterans and organizing pneumonia. A case report and literature review.

Abstract

Bronchiolitis obliterans and organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a syndrome that has been associated with a variety of underlying disorders, including infection, collagen vascular diseases and toxic fume inhalation. Rarely, however, BOOP has been associated with radiation- or chemotherapy-induced pulmonary toxicity. Over the past 3 years, several case series have reported BOOP in the unique setting of radiation in breast cancer patients. This study describes our experience with this newly recognized syndrome and a review of the English-language literature on this syndrome.

• Authors: D E Stover, F Milite, M Zakowski
• Journal: Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases (Respiration) Vol. 68 Issue 5 Pg. 540-4 ( 2001) ISSN: 0025-7931 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 11694821 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (radiotherapy)
• Breast Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced (complications)
• Radiation Injuries (complications)
• Review Literature as Topic
• Syndrome
• Women's Health