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BOOP presenting with haemoptysis and multiple cavitary nodules
M Froudarakis1, D Bouros, R Loire
1Dept of Thoracic Medicine, Medical School, University of Crete, Greece.
The European Respiratory Journal
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) can present with multiple cavitary nodules, a rare finding. This case demonstrates a successful response to corticosteroid treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is an inflammatory lung disease.
- It typically presents with migratory pulmonary infiltrates and cough.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old woman presented with hemoptysis and diffuse multiple cavitary nodules.
- Histological confirmation via open lung biopsy excluded other potential diagnoses.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with idiopathic BOOP.
- The condition presented with an unusual manifestation of multiple cavitary nodules.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of clinical presentations for BOOP.
- Diseases presenting with multiple cavitary nodules should now include idiopathic BOOP.
- Corticosteroid therapy demonstrated efficacy in this patient.