An Uncommon Cause of Hemoptysis Presenting Like Hemolytic Anemia

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) usually presents with hemoptysis and iron deficiency anemia. In this report, an unusual presentation of IPH is described. 11-year-old boy presented with clinical features suggestive of hemolytic anemia. However, on detailed evaluation, he was diagnosed to have IPH and confirmed by the presence of hemosiderinladen macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). The child was managed with oral corticosteroids, and he was doing well on follow-up.