Hemosiderosis other diagnostic studies

Other diagnostic studies for IPH include sputum testing and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for intact erythrocytes and hemosiderin-laden macrophages, which demonstrate pulmonary hemorrhage, and pulmonary function tests, which generally shows a restrictive pattern of varying severity and decreased DLCO.

Other diagnostic studies for IPH include: Sputum testing and bronchoalveolar lavage, which demonstrates:

• intact erythrocytes and hemosiderin-laden macrophages

pulmonary function tests, which demonstrates:

• restrictive pattern of varying severity
• Decreased DLCO

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