Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known case of lymphoma treated with mediastinal radiotherapy.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Mild paramediastinal fibrotic changes in both lungs. The affected region has straight lateral edges in keeping with post-radiation fibrosis.

Case Discussion

Known case of mediastinal lymphoma treated with radiotherapy with resultant radiation pneumonitis followed by fibrosis.

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