Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept) Induced Pneumonitis: Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Mycophenolate is used to treat several disease conditions. Several side effects have been reported in several reported cases; however, a few other side effects have been underreported, for example, post-transplant pneumonitis. This case demonstrates suspected mycophenolate-associated pneumonitis, which was masked by the concurrent immune-modulatory drugs that the patients were taking. The pneumonitis became evident after the withdrawal of the immune drugs. This seldomly reported pneumonitis and mycophenolate association calls for further vigilance and a high index of suspicion by physicians when pneumonitis develops in patients taking this valuable medication.