Presentation
Known case of Sjögren's syndrome presented with shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis
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Clear lungs with unremarkable cardiomediastinal silhouette. No pleural effusion.
From the case:
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis
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No mediastinal lymphadenopathy is seen. Scattered several thin wall cysts are noted in both lungs. No evidence of lung fibrosis.
Case Discussion
Findings are typical of lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis given the history of Sjögren's syndrome.