Loeffler syndrome

Term ID

DOID:9503

Synonyms

• Loeffler's pneumonia
• Loffler's syndrome

Definition

An eosinophilic pneumonia described as a form of pulmonary eosinophilia characterized as a mild pneumonitis marked by transitory pulmonary infiltration and eosinophilia and usually considered to be an allergic reaction. It can occur in response to a parasitic infection. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:J82.89
• MESH:D011657
• NCI:C35301
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:64936001
• UMLS_CUI:C0242459

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:9503 )