Diagnosing Hemoptysis: A Complex Case Study

This chapter presents a detailed clinical case of a 60-year-old woman experiencing hemoptysis and acute respiratory symptoms, highlighting various diagnostic tests and imaging results. It emphasizes the intricacies of interpreting bronchoalveolar lavage results and balancing differential diagnoses like hypersensitivity pneumonitis and sarcoidosis. The discussion culminates in a focus on cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, the significance of treatment strategies, and ongoing challenges in the diagnostic process.