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Radiological and pathological analysis of the galaxy sign in patients with pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid
Yeongran Song1, Yeoun Eun Sung2, Kyongmin S Beck1
1Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background:
Pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma sometimes presents as large pulmonary nodules composed of small nodular opacities (galaxy sign) on computed tomography (CT). The aim of this study was to assess the presence, usefulness, and pathological characteristics of the galaxy sign on CT of pulmonary MALT lymphoma.
Methods:
From January 2011 to December 2021, chest CTs of 43 patients with pulmonary MALT lymphoma were reviewed by two radiologists for the galaxy sign and various other findings. Interreader agreement to characterize the galaxy sign and factors associated in making a correct first impression on CT prior to pathological diagnosis were assessed. Resected specimens were reviewed by two pathologists, and the proportion of peripheral lymphoma infiltrates was compared between lesions with and without the galaxy sign.
Results:
Of 43 patients, 22 patients (44.2%) showed the galaxy sign (κ = 0.768, p < 0.0001). The galaxy sign (p = 0.010) was associated with making a correct first impression on CT prior to pathological diagnosis. On pathological examination, lesions showing the galaxy sign on CT demonstrated a significantly higher proportion of peripheral lymphoma infiltrates (p = 0.001).
Conclusion:
The galaxy sign can be seen on CT of pulmonary MALT lymphoma with a higher proportion of peripheral lymphoma infiltrates and may be useful in making a correct diagnosis of pulmonary MALT lymphoma.
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