Bronchocentric granulomatosis in a nonasthmatic patient without etiologic agent.
Bronchocentric granulomatosis (BG) is an uncommon pathologic finding characterized by necrotizing granulomas centered on bronchi and bronchioles. We report a nonasthmatic patient with a BG in whom no etiologic agent was identified. We discuss the different pathogenic mechanisms proposed in this group of patients.
Ortiz-Saracho
J
J
Department of Pneumology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
Vidal
R
R
Delgado
E
E
Fogue
L
L
Perez-Rodriguez
E
E
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic