S-1-induced lung injury combined with pneumocystis pneumonia. (4th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yano, Shuichi
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-02-04
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008171
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Pulmonary injuries due to S-1 have been reported, and these reports have shown an increase in lung cancer following the increased usage of S-1 in treating lung cancer. We report the first case of lung injury due to S-1 in combination with pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), because the radiological findings and clinical courses were compatible with S-1-induced lung injury combined with PCP. We should consider that S-1 might induce lung injuries which might occur with PCP, especially with a history of drug-induced or radiation-induced lung injuries.