Presentation
Previously healthy young adult, presenting with recent onset cough and shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Non-fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis
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There are homogeneous bilateral and symmetric alveolar opacities and numerous centrilobular ground-glass alveolar nodules.
No evidence of fibrosis.
Case Discussion
Upon further questioning, the patient reported working closely with birds recently, which is, along with the radiologic findings, points to acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis as the diagnosis.