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SIMPLE PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA (LOFFLER SYNDROME)

“ Initially described as due to parasitic infection, may be associated with other pathology (e.g. ABPA) or drug reaction. It is benign and s...

Initially described as due to parasitic infection, may be associated with other pathology (e.g. ABPA) or drug reaction. It is benign and self-limiting. There is mild blood eosinophilia.
Plain film
•  ‘Reverse bat’s wing’ appearance is classic (i.e. bilateral peripheral airspace opacification).
HRCT
•  Peripheral ground-glass opacification/consolidation
•  Nodules with surrounding ground-glass opacity (‘halo’ sign).