Multifocal nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the lung
10.12701/yujm.2017.34.1.84
- Author:
Gil Tae LEE
1
;
Eun Kyoung KIM
;
Eirie CHO
;
Seung Sook LEE
;
Seo Yun KIM
;
Cheol Hyeon KIM
;
Hye Ryoun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea. drhwpark@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lung;
Pseudolymphoma;
Lymphoproliferative disorder
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hyperplasia;
Lung;
Lymphoproliferative Disorders;
Multiple Pulmonary Nodules;
Natural History;
Pseudolymphoma;
Radiography;
Thorax
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
2017;34(1):84-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) is a benign lymphoproliferative disease that can affect the lung. Because of its rarity, little is known about the etiology and natural history of NLH. Most cases are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging studies. Imaging finding of NLH has shown most commonly as a solitary lesion, although multifocal pulmonary nodules may be seen. Surgical resection has proved curative in the cases previously described. We report a rare case of NLH in a 55 year-old man who presented with bilateral multiple pulmonary nodules on chest radiography. Open biopsy was performed from the upper and lower lobe of the left lung. The lesions were pathologically diagnosed as pulmonary NLH. Multifocal residual nodules in both lungs remain stable without spontaneous regression during the 3 years of follow-up.
