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Diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis: A case report
Su Ji Oh1, Jun Hyeok Lim2, Lucia Kim3
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea.
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|September 26, 2024
Summary
Diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis, a rare condition, can cause bilateral lung nodules. This case highlights its potential role in patients presenting with unexplained pulmonary nodules.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis is an extremely rare condition.
- It is characterized by the proliferation of meningothelial-like cells within the lung parenchyma.
- The etiology and optimal management remain poorly understood.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old female presented with chest discomfort and dyspnea.
- Chest CT revealed multifocal centrilobular nodules with ground-glass opacity in both lungs.
- No history of malignancy or other respiratory symptoms were reported.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed interstitial meningothelial-like nodules.
- The findings were consistent with diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis.
- Surgical resection was performed with no immediate complications.
Implications:
- This case suggests diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis as a potential cause of diffuse bilateral pulmonary nodules.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in the differential for unexplained lung findings.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the pathogenesis and clinical course of this rare entity.
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