title: [A case of tumor-like pulmonary sarcoidosis].
abstract: We present the case of a female patient age 32, with no medical history, presenting with chest pain and asthenia. Chest X-ray and CT scan revealed multiple nodular shadows in both lungs, suggesting lung metastasis. Bronchoscopy and broncho-alveolar lavage didn't reveal any malignant cells. Clinical examination and lab examinations didn't find any primitive extra-pulmonary tumor. Open lung biopsy was performed, revealing sarcoidosis. Patient received oral steroids, with significant radiologic improvement after only 1 month.
authors.affiliation: U.M.E. Carol Davila Bucureşti, catedra de Pneumologie. istrambu@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Irina
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Strâmbu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nicolae
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bucşa
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Galbenu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Orghidan
authors.forename: I P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Stoicescu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone