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Weerakkody Y, Sharma R, Hapugoda S, HIV associated follicular bronchiolitis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 13 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56459
HIV associated follicular bronchiolitis is a form of bronchiolitis that occurs in those with HIV.
It has been described in both HIV-positive children and adults.
It is manifested by bronchial-associated lymphoid tissue hyperplasia thought to be due to repetitive antigen stimulation and polyclonal lymphoid expansion. When associated with follicular bronchiolitis, this histopathological pattern is limited to the peribronchiolar area, whereas in lymphoid interstitial pneumonia it extends into the interstitium.
CT chest
Computed tomography usually shows small (<3 mm) centrilobular nodules and often demonstrates peribronchial nodules. Some patients may have ground-glass changes 3.
Treatment and prognosis
It can have a variable prognosis. However, it can resolve with antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Possible considerations include
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