Presentation
New hemoptysis in a known follicular bronchiolitis patient recently on macrolide antibiotic therapy.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Follicular bronchiolitis
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- Widespread small centrilobular ground-glass nodules can be noted in both lungs predominantly in the lower lung zones.
- There is a small patchy consolidation in the perihilar region of the left lower lobe.
- Diffuse bronchial wall thickening is noted.
- There is no evidence of significant mucus plugging.
- There is no pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
The patient had a previous thymectomy and was a non-smoker.
The presence of centrilobular ground-glass nodules is typical finding in follicular bronchiolitis due to the hyperplasia of the bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue .
In addition small pulmonary cysts are noted as well, which is a common related finding.