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(Chest. 1969;55:170-172.)
© 1969 American College of Chest Physicians

Pulmonary Sequelae in Procaine Amide Induced Lupus-like Syndrome

Richard B. Byrd USAF, MC, F.C.C.P.1 and Bernard Schanzer USAF, MC2

1 Department of Pulmonary Disease, USAF Hospital Scott, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
2 Department of Internal Medicine, USAF Hospital Scott, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

A 35-year-old man with a lupus-like syndrome secondary to procaine amide therapy sustained apparent permanent pulmonary sequelae despite discontinuation of the drug and corticosteroid therapy. Pulmonary function evaluation showed a restrictive defect with associated impaired diffusion. Previous reports, in contrast, have emphasized the reversibility of this syndrome.






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