[A case of tumor-like pulmonary sarcoidosis]

Pneumologia. 2005 Jan-Mar;54(1):31-5.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

We present the case of a female patient age 32, with no medical history, presenting with chest pain and asthenia. Chest X-ray and CT scan revealed multiple nodular shadows in both lungs, suggesting lung metastasis. Bronchoscopy and broncho-alveolar lavage didn't reveal any malignant cells. Clinical examination and lab examinations didn't find any primitive extra-pulmonary tumor. Open lung biopsy was performed, revealing sarcoidosis. Patient received oral steroids, with significant radiologic improvement after only 1 month.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisone