Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosi

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is an uncommon disorder of unknown etiology. It manifests as a triad of hemoptysis, diffuse intra-alveolar infiltrates on chest radiograph (CXR) and iron deficiency anemia. Although the association with cow's milk protein allergy and celiac disease has been reported in some patients, the etiology of repeated pulmonary hemorrhage in IPH remains unknown.