Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis: A pediatric case report
This case is the first reported case of IPH in Palestine, it underscores the importance of recognizing rare diseases in underreported regions. IPH suspicion and diagnosis are challenging. Despite its rarity, it remains one of the causes of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). This case highlightes the importance of early recognition and diagnosis of IPH, in order to start an appropriate management strategy and improve outcomes and emphasizes the need for further research into the epidemiology, optimal therapeutic approaches, and long-term outcomes of IPH in diverse populations.
Authors
- Mohammed Salameh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5876-2062)
- Khalil Karim
- Anas K. Assi
- Habeeb H. Awwad
- Zaina A. Khaled
- Riman A. Sultan
- Mohand Abulilhya
Institutions
- Al-Quds University (PS)
- Rafik Hariri University Hospital (LB)
- Arab American University (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102257
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00