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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Published on: June 16, 2020
[Imaging features of primary pulmonary lymphomas]
I Ridene1, I Radhouani, A Ayadi
1Service d'imagerie médicale, hôpital Abderrahmen Mami, 2080 Ariana ,Tunisie. imene.ridenebenrejeb@rns.tn
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|November 30, 2010
Summary
Primitive pulmonary lymphomas (PPL) present diverse imaging features, often leading to misdiagnosis. This study highlights the varied CT findings of PPL, including MALT lymphoma, to improve early detection.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Primitive pulmonary lymphomas (PPL) are rare neoplasms.
- PPL are frequently misdiagnosed due to varied presentations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the diverse radiological presentations of PPL.
- To aid radiologists in identifying PPL.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of nine PPL cases.
- Histological confirmation via biopsy.
- Analysis of computed tomography (CT) findings.
Main Results:
- Six cases of MALT lymphoma showed consolidation, nodular opacities, or ground-glass opacities.
- Two diffuse large B-cell lymphoma cases presented as masses mimicking bronchial carcinoma.
- One lymphomatoid granulomatosis case showed interstitial disease with fibrosis.
Conclusions:
- PPL exhibit polymorphic imaging features.
- MALT lymphoma's radiological appearance can be deceptively reassuring, complicating diagnosis.
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