Procarbazine-induced interstitial pneumonitis with a normal chest x-ray: a case report

Med Pediatr Oncol. 1986;14(4):238-41. doi: 10.1002/mpo.2950140411.

Abstract

Pulmonary toxicity due to cytotoxic drugs is well described in the literature. This is most commonly described in association with bleomycin, busulfan, and methotrexate. This report presents a case of interstitial pneumonitis with a normal chest x-ray that is most certainly due to procarbazine. In addition, the role of gallium-67 citrate scintigraphy in early diagnosis is discussed. This is especially important since discontinuation of the drug before radiographic manifestations of pulmonary toxicity become evident may prevent permanent pulmonary injury and its sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Hodgkin Disease / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Procarbazine / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / chemically induced*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Procarbazine