Acta pathologica japonica
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Acta pathologica japonica · Sep 1992
Case ReportsWegener's granulomatosis. Associated with diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage.
The authors report a case of Wegener's granulomatosis with the unusual manifestation of diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage. A 58-year-old man complained of bloody sputum and fever. Chest X-ray films showed multiple nodular shadows in both lung fields. ⋯ Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage is uncommon in Wegener's granulomatosis. However, once diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage occurs, the respiratory condition rapidly deteriorates and is life-threatening. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are required.