Ocrelizumab-Related Organizing Pneumonia: A Rare Pulmonary Complication in Multiple Sclerosis

We report a case of organizing pneumonia induced by ocrelizumab in a 65-year-old man with multiple sclerosis. The patient presented with persistent fever and progressive respiratory symptoms despite broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment. Chest imaging revealed diffuse ground-glass opacities, and a transbronchial biopsy confirmed organizing pneumonia. Corticosteroid therapy led to marked clinical improvement, and ocrelizumab was discontinued. This case highlights the importance of recognizing drug-induced organizing pneumonia in patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy, particularly when standard antibiotic treatments fail. Early identification and corticosteroid intervention are critical to avoid further complications.

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Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1069
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Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Ocrelizumab-Related Organizing Pneumonia: A Rare Pulmonary Complication in Multiple Sclerosis

Eli Zolotov, Anuraj Mambazhathu Sudhakaran, Swetha Rayaroth, Neria Bitton
Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Ocrelizumab-Related Organizing Pneumonia: A Rare Pulmonary Complication in Multiple Sclerosis

Eli Zolotov, Anuraj Mambazhathu Sudhakaran, Swetha Rayaroth, Neria Bitton
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Abstract

We report a case of organizing pneumonia induced by ocrelizumab in a 65-year-old man with multiple sclerosis. The patient presented with persistent fever and progressive respiratory symptoms despite broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment. Chest imaging revealed diffuse ground-glass opacities, and a transbronchial biopsy confirmed organizing pneumonia. Corticosteroid therapy led to marked clinical improvement, and ocrelizumab was discontinued. This case highlights the importance of recognizing drug-induced organizing pneumonia in patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy, particularly when standard antibiotic treatments fail. Early identification and corticosteroid intervention are critical to avoid further complications.

Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical CasesVol. 4(4)
Geisinger Medical Center (US), Hackensack University Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 90%
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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