Gemcitabine induced pneumonitis: a case report and review of literature

We are reporting a case of pneumonitis in an 81 year old-aged woman due to gemcitabine who was successfully managed with steroids. We also reviewed the literature and found previous case reports of gemcitabine induced pneumonitis.We reported this case to alert physicians to be aware of this infreque...

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Main Authors: Nishanth Thalambedu (Author), Abdallah H. El-Habr (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:We are reporting a case of pneumonitis in an 81 year old-aged woman due to gemcitabine who was successfully managed with steroids. We also reviewed the literature and found previous case reports of gemcitabine induced pneumonitis.We reported this case to alert physicians to be aware of this infrequent and sometimes fatal complication from gemcitabine.
Item Description:2000-9666
10.1080/20009666.2020.1811071