Case ReportInternational Journal of Advances in Medicine
Publication: Idelalisib induced drug toxicity presenting as drug induced pneumonitis: a case report
Int J Adv Med. 2021;8(4):599-602.DOI10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20211062
Abstract
Idelalisib is a novel treatment option for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. A rare, but, fatal complication of using Idelalsib is drug induced pneumonitis. This article presents a case of Idelalsib induced pneumonitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia along with a brief discussion of management plan.
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Affiliations
- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA
