Mushroom worker's lung disease

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J L Stolz, P H Arger, J M Benson

    Radiology
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed

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    Hilar adenopathy is not a typical finding in mushroom worker's lung disease, despite its common association. Radiographic evidence of alveolitis was present in some patients, but enlarged lymph nodes were absent.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Occupational Health
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Mushroom worker's lung disease is an allergic condition.
    • Hilar adenopathy is often considered a characteristic radiographic finding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the radiographic findings in patients with mushroom worker's lung disease.
    • To determine the prevalence of hilar adenopathy in this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of radiographic findings in 26 patients diagnosed with mushroom worker's lung disease.
    • Assessment for the presence of hilar adenopathy and patterns of alveolitis.

    Main Results:

    • Only 8 out of 26 patients showed positive radiographic findings.
    • None of the patients exhibited enlargement of hilar lymph nodes.
    • Radiographic presentation included alveolitis with consolidation or reticular patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Hilar adenopathy is not a consistent feature of mushroom worker's lung disease.
    • Radiographic findings primarily involve alveolitis, with a significant proportion of patients showing no positive imaging results.
    • The acute phase of the disease resolves within 6 weeks of cessation of exposure.

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