Fatal bronchiolitis obliterans associated with chrysotherapy

Ann Rheum Dis. 1983 Oct;42(5):593-6. doi: 10.1136/ard.42.5.593.

Abstract

We describe a patient who developed fatal bronchiolitis obliterans following gold therapy and review the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiolitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchitis / chemically induced*
  • Bronchitis / pathology
  • Gold Sodium Thiomalate / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Respiratory Function Tests

Substances

  • Gold Sodium Thiomalate