Recurrent nitrofurantoin-induced giant cell interstitial pneumonia: Case report and literature review.

Abstract

Giant cell interstitial pneumonia (GIP) is a rare form of chronic interstitial pneumonia typically associated with hard metal exposure. Only two cases of GIP induced by nitrofurantoin have been reported in the medical literature. We are reporting a case of recurrent nitrofurantoin-induced GIP. Although extremely rare, GIP needs to be included in the differential diagnosis in patients with chronic nitrofurantoin use who present with respiratory illness.

• Authors: Boeun Lee, Arvind Balavenkataraman, Devang Sanghavi, Kristin Walter
• Journal: Respiratory medicine case reports (Respir Med Case Rep) Vol. 14 Pg. 49-52 ( 2015) ISSN: 2213-0071 [Print] England
• PMID: 26029579 (Publication Type: Case Reports)