Nodules that Wax and Wane: Unusual Presentation of Amiodarone Lung Toxicity

Candace Griffith; Samia Hossain; Arun Minupuri; Michael Korman

doi:10.7759/cureus.9058

Nodules that Wax and Wane: Unusual Presentation of Amiodarone Lung Toxicity

Cureus. 2020 Jul 8;12(7):e9058. doi: 10.7759/cureus.9058.

Authors

Candace Griffith¹, Samia Hossain², Arun Minupuri², Michael Korman³

Affiliations

¹ Internal Medicine, Mercy Hospital, Yeadon, USA.
² Internal Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, USA.
³ Pulmonology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, USA.

Abstract

Amiodarone is associated with a wide variety of side effects, but unusual presentations can make it difficult to diagnose and treat. This case report describes amiodarone causing nodular changes in the lung, as opposed to diffuse interstitial disease. After cessation of the medication, there was marked radiographic improvement in the nodules.

Keywords: amiodarone; pulmonary toxicity; waxing and waning of nodules.

Publication types

Case Reports