Medical MCQ-BAL of a patient shows foamy macrophages with decreased CD4: CD8 ratio. What is the diagnosis?

BAL of a patient shows foamy macrophages with decreased CD4: CD8 ratio. What is the diagnosis?

Sarcoidosis

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Organising pneumonia

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage

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Medicine

Correct Answer:

Organising pneumonia

Description:

Organising pneumonia Foamy macrophages in BAL with low CD4: CD8 ratio Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Marked lymphocytosis Sarcoidosis Marked lymphocytosis with CD4: CD8 ratio of >3.5 Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage Hemosiderin laden macrophages

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