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Hemosiderosis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
Other diagnostic studies
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
References
References
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