Cellulose granulomatosis of the lungs

Chest radiographs and high-resolution chest CT scans were performed in a 30-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug abuse and diffuse micronodular infiltrates. Transbronchial biopsy gave a diagnosis of cellulose granulomatosis of the lung. Cellulose granulomatosis should be considered in the...

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Published inEuropean radiology Vol. 9; no. 6; pp. 1203 - 1204
Main Authors Diaz-Ruiz, M J, Gallardo, X, Castañer, E, Mata, J M, Catalá, J, Ferreres, J C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.01.1999
Subjects
Adult
Cellulose - adverse effects
Drug abuse
Granuloma, Foreign-Body - diagnostic imaging
Granuloma, Foreign-Body - etiology
HIV Infections - complications
Humans
Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Lung Diseases - etiology
Male
Substance Abuse, Intravenous - complications
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Chest radiographs and high-resolution chest CT scans were performed in a 30-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug abuse and diffuse micronodular infiltrates. Transbronchial biopsy gave a diagnosis of cellulose granulomatosis of the lung. Cellulose granulomatosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary interstitial disease, especially in the setting of intravenous drug abuse.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050817