Acute eosinophilic pneummonia: certain atypical presentations

ABSTRACT

Patients with Acute eosinophilic pneumonia [AEP] usually present with acute respiratory failure, chest infiltrates with or without pleural effusions and have eosinophilia in the broncho-alveolar lavage fluid. Early institution of steroids is usually rewarded with rapid recovery. Therefore, AEP needs to be distinguished from other common diffuse alveolar disease. Two patients with AEP who had certain atypical manifestation, not described before, are being presented. Pertinent literature has also been reviewed