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Left CXR: Bilateral apical infiltrates seen on admission. Right: Resolution of opacities following steroids.
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A 60-year old female undergoing pre-operative evaluation for sinus surgery underwent a chest x-ray (Fig. 1). A video-assisted thoracoscopy for surgical lung biopsy was performed, which demonstrated diffuse eosinophils with evidence of interstitial fibrosis and emphysematous changes, consistent with ICEP (see Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3). During this period, the patient's symptomatic, laboratory and radiologic abnormalities rapidly improved and stabilized (Fig. 1).
High powered field demonstrating eosinophils within lung parenchyma.
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A video-assisted thoracoscopy for surgical lung biopsy was performed, which demonstrated diffuse eosinophils with evidence of interstitial fibrosis and emphysematous changes, consistent with ICEP (see Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3).