Pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma.
A patient with pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma (PHG) is presented. PHG is a rare disease with very specific histological characteristics. Roentgenograms display multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules which may be cavitated. Evidence exists that the nodules are the result of an exaggerated chronic immune response. The course of the disease is generally favourable. PHG should be considered in patients showing multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules.
Gans
S J
SJ
Pulmonary Department, State University Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
van der Elst
A M
AM
Straks
W
W
D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006818:Hyalin / Q000032:analysis; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography