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. 1983 Jun;59(692):368–370. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.59.692.368

Gold-induced lung disease.

J Heyd, A Simmeran
PMCID: PMC2417529  PMID: 6415637

Abstract

A 70-year-old female with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis developed interstitial pneumonitis while on chrysotherapy. The reversibility of lung disease and favourable response to steroid treatment support the diagnosis of gold-induced lung disease and distinguish this entity from other forms of interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The relevant literature related to gold-induced lung disease is briefly reviewed.

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