Bronchocentric granulomatosis in a nonasthmatic patient without etiologic agent

Respiration. 1996;63(2):120-2. doi: 10.1159/000196530.

Abstract

Bronchocentric granulomatosis (BG) is an uncommon pathologic finding characterized by necrotizing granulomas centered on bronchi and bronchioles. We report a nonasthmatic patient with a BG in whom no etiologic agent was identified. We discuss the different pathogenic mechanisms proposed in this group of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Bronchial Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Diseases / etiology*
  • Bronchial Diseases / pathology
  • Female
  • Granuloma / diagnostic imaging
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Necrosis
  • Radiography, Thoracic