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[Two cases of von Recklinghausen's disease with diffuse pulmonary changes]
S Yamamoto1, S Hishinuma, K Tachibana
1Department of Internal Medicine, National Kinki-Chuo Hospital for chest diseases, Japan.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi
|February 1, 1996
Summary
This study examines diffuse pulmonary diseases in patients with von Recklinghausen's disease. Biopsy findings in one patient showed only fibrotic changes, not unique to the disease.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Genetics
- Oncology
Background:
- Von Recklinghausen's disease, also known as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), is a genetic disorder.
- Pulmonary complications are recognized but not fully characterized in NF1.
- This study investigates the specific pulmonary manifestations in two NF1 patients.
Observation:
- Two patients with von Recklinghausen's disease presented with diffuse pulmonary abnormalities.
- Radiographic findings suggested interstitial fibrosis and emphysematous changes.
- Transbronchial lung biopsy in one patient revealed fibrotic interstitial thickening and adenomatous hyperplasia.
Findings:
- Histopathological findings in one patient showed only fibrotic changes, indistinguishable from idiopathic interstitial pneumonia.
- Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis did not reveal unique biomarkers for von Recklinghausen's disease.
- Diffuse pulmonary disease was observed in only 2 out of 10 diagnosed cases of von Recklinghausen's disease at the institution.
Implications:
- The pulmonary pathology in von Recklinghausen's disease may not always present unique histological features.
- Further research is needed to understand the spectrum and diagnosis of pulmonary involvement in NF1.
- This highlights the importance of considering diverse pulmonary conditions in NF1 patients.