Keywords
acute respiratory failure
bleomycin
pulmonary toxicity
bleomycin
pulmonary toxicity
Abstract
Bleomycin-induced pneumonitis (BIP) is a potentially life-threatening complication of bleomycin chemotherapy, particularly in older patients. We report a case of a 70-year-old female admitted to the hospital with acute respiratory failure, later diagnosed with bleomycin-induced pneumonitis. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of BIP, as well as the role of minimizing bleomycin exposure in high-risk populations.
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