Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
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What is the definition of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is a rare disease characterized by repeated episodes of bleeding into the lungs, which can cause anemia and lung disease. The body is able to remove most of the blood from the lungs, but a large amount of iron is left behind. Over time, this iron can cause permanent damage to the lungs (fibrosis). Symptoms can resemble pneumonia and include coughing, coughing up blood (hemoptysis), difficulty breathing, and wheezing. The cause of Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is unknown. Diagnosis is based on ruling out other kinds of pulmonary hemosiderosis, and tests may include imaging, laboratory tests, and a lung biopsy.
What are the alternative names for Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis?
  • Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis
  • Siderosis
  • Alveolar hypoventilation syndrome
  • Hemosiderosis, pulmonary, with deficiency of gamma-a globulin
  • Pulmonary hemosiderosis
Who are the top Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Local Doctors?
Demet G. Yasar
Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 250, 
Green Bay, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Demet Yasar is a Hematologist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Timothy M. Davis
Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Internal Medicine

Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Colorectal Cancer.

 
 
 
 
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Anthony T. Desalvo
Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

What are the latest Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Clinical Trials?
Leflunomide is Safe and Effective for the Induction and Maintenance of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Remission

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Leflunomide in Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * The efficacy and safety of Leflunomide in Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis * The mechanism of leflunomide in treating Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis Participants will be treated with leflunomide plus stroid. A comparison group: Researchers will compare ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center