Author:
Zhu Chengyuan,Hu Jibo,Wu Jun,Cheng Lingxiao
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP) is a very rare disease and its malignant transformation is even more rare. LIP is easily misdiagnosed by clinicians and radiologists.
Case presentation
The medical record of a 64-year-old female with Sjogren's syndrome was reviewed. The clinical and pathological data along with chest CT images were obtained. The literature related to the transformation was reviewed. There were no specific clinical manifestations of LIP and its transformation into malignant lymphoma in the patient. The chest CT mainly displayed multiple cystic foci, with multiple nodules and ground-glass shadows in both lungs.
Conclusions
Malignant transformation to lymphoma is suspected with findings of large nodules (> 11 mm) or their sizes doubly increased, pleural effusion and alveolar consolidation.
Funder
Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Medicine,Surgery,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
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