Multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia: not all miliary nodules are due to infection / granulomas / metastases: a case report
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 10
Abstract
Multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia is an unusual pulmonary manifestation in tuber sclerosis, and is due to hamartomas of the type II pneumocytes in the alveolar septa. It manifest as multiple miliary nodules in the lungs, with a predominant upper lobe distribution. Further work up and treatment for these nodules is unnecessary as these nodules don't progress to cause clinical disease. Here, we present a 13 year old girl with tuberous sclerosis who presented with on and off breathlessness for 2 month duration and miliary nodules on Computed tomography of the thorax, which was diagnosed as Multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia.
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Arunan Murali, Bhasker Raj Thillainayagam, Venkata Sai P M
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